Premier League
Joshua Zirkzee finds himself back in the center of the market after an unexpected turn in the negotiations. Just when everything seemed on track for an agreement, the deal between AS Roma and Manchester United has been put on hold.
The Dutch forward had given his approval to a long-term contract with the Italian club. However, recent changes at Old Trafford have disrupted the planned schedule.
Joshua Zirkzee and a cooling agreement
As reported by 'Calciomercato', AS Roma had made significant progress with Joshua Zirkzee. There was understanding with the player and a preliminary agreement with Manchester United for a loan with a conditional purchase obligation.
The plan was clear. The final approval would come after the African Cup of Nations when the English club regained offensive resources. However, everything got complicated with Amorim's dismissal. Since then, Manchester United has not appointed a new coach, which has stalled crucial decisions.
Manchester United blocks any movement
The uncertainty in the dugout has shifted the scenario. Manchester United has not selected a replacement and is considering various profiles to lead the new project. This lack of sporting direction has led Roma to temporarily freeze the operation for Joshua Zirkzee.
In England, they prefer to wait before committing to a significant offensive exit, especially with the future coach still uncertain.

SerieA requires Roma to prioritize
AS Roma cannot afford to wait indefinitely. With SerieA progressing, the club has decided to focus efforts on other more immediate operations. Raspadori has become the offensive priority, while defensive reinforcements and young future alternatives are also being explored.
Nevertheless, the door is not closed. Roma aims to resume talks for Joshua Zirkzee in the last week of January if the situation changes. The player continues to view a return to SerieA favorably, where his profile fits due to mobility and associative capacity.
For now, time is running out. The market moves forward, priorities shift, and Joshua Zirkzee waits for Manchester United to clarify its course before deciding his next step.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Manchester United paraliza la salida de Zirkzee
