Roma Eyes Loan Move for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee

Roma is reportedly preparing to make a loan offer for Manchester United's forward Joshua Zirkzee, with an option to buy based on certain conditions. Despite interest from the Italian club, Manchester United is not actively looking to sell the player. Zirkzee has had limited playing time this season, scoring only once in 11 appearances. Ahead of their upcoming match against Newcastle, manager Ruben Amorim reflects on his growth and lessons learned over the past year, expressing a desire to approach management differently. This article delves into Zirkzee's situation and Amorim's insights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 25, 2025, 19:38 IST

Roma's Interest in Zirkzee

Manchester [UK], December 25: Roma is set to draft a proposal for Joshua Zirkzee, the forward from Manchester United, starting Friday. The Italian club is reportedly interested in securing him on a loan basis initially, with a potential purchase option contingent on specific conditions, as reported by a sports news outlet.

Manchester United's Stance

Earlier this month, Manchester United acknowledged Roma's interest in Zirkzee. However, the club is not actively pursuing a sale of the player as the transfer window approaches, according to the same sports news outlet.

Zirkzee's Recent Performance

The 24-year-old forward recently made a notable contribution to his team, scoring the equalizer in a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park last month. This goal marks Zirkzee's only score in the current Premier League season, having participated in 11 matches across all competitions.

Background on Zirkzee

Zirkzee joined Manchester United in the summer of 2024 from Bologna for a fee of £36.5 million. Despite his potential, the former Bayern Munich player has faced challenges in securing playing time and maintaining form at Old Trafford, netting eight goals in 60 appearances across various competitions.

Upcoming Match Against Newcastle

Manchester United is scheduled to face Newcastle on December 27 (Indian Standard Time) during the Boxing Day fixtures. Currently sitting 7th in the Premier League with 26 points, a victory would allow Manchester United to equal Chelsea's points, who are set to compete against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Ruben Amorim Reflects on His Management Journey

Prior to the match, Ruben Amorim expressed that he has gained more insights in the past year than in his previous five years as a manager. He mentioned that if given the chance, he would approach many aspects, including on-field strategies, differently.

“I would love to revisit the last year. We faced numerous challenges, and I would change many things. This year has taught me more than the last five combined. I plan to adjust many aspects, not just in strategy but also in our gameplay,” Amorim stated, as quoted by the sports news outlet.

“Regardless of what the future holds, I have learned immensely and evolved as a manager. It’s difficult to pinpoint a single lesson, but I realize that I may not have always made the best choices with the squad I had last year. I have reviewed last season's games to gain new perspectives. Today, I consider myself a different manager, and I would approach about 75% of things differently, while still maintaining core principles,” Amorim added.