Manchester United star's exit inevitable now, with 'daily' talks to leave: report

Manchester United are edging closer to offloading a star, who is in talks to leave Old Trafford.

Things are looking up for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, who is unbeaten in four matches and has managed to integrate summer signing Senne Lammens into a side that also added Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo.

There could be more activity this winter in the transfer market, too, as the Red Devils finalise a squad that can push on for Europe.

Manchester United close to offloading star, following intensive talks

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There weren't many big-money exits from Old Trafford over the summer, with Alejandro Garnacho the standout sale, while the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho departed on loan once more.

That looks to be the template for the United squad, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitting to the BBC earlier this year that several members were “overpaid” and “not good enough”.

One mistake of the previous tenure now looks to be edging closer to the door, however, with Joshua Zirkzee in “daily” talks to move to Roma.

Giallorossi.net have now relayed reports that United have opened the possibility of a loan move with an option to buy, with the Dutchman having started just once in the league all season.

With Evan Ferguson said to be struggling on loan in the Eternal City from Brighton & Hove Albion, Roma are keen on an upgrade – and Zirkzee has experience in Italy with Bologna, helping to lead the Rossoblu to a shock Champions League qualification during his time at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

Another Italian outfit, Corriere dello Sport, have reported that Zirkzee is “pushing to leave” with an exit now seemingly inevitable after an unhappy season and a half in English football.

The 24-year-old was brought to Old Trafford by compatriot Erik ten Hag off the back of his stunning form in Serie A and even scored on his Premier League debut, at home to Fulham in the opening match of the 2024/25 season.

The striker's low point came last term when he was hauled off in the 33rd minute of a defeat to Newcastle United at home. Zirkzee was booed by the Old Trafford faithful but bounced back to score the winning penalty against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round shootout that January.

Zirkzee is worth €28 million, according to Transfermarkt. Manchester United host Everton when Premier League action resumes after the international break.