Manchester United may already be open to selling Joshua Zirkzee, with the forward failing to meet expectations since joining from Bologna.
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Zirkzee struggling for goals at Man UtdForward signed in £36.5m summer dealPlayer's agent in talks with JuventusFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Zirkzee made an immediate impact upon his arrival at Old Trafford, scoring on his debut in the 1-0 win over Fulham back in August. It's been a struggle since then, though, with the 23-year-old failing to add to his tally. Indeed, Zirkzee hasn't started a Premier League game for United since the end of September, and rumours surrounding his future have begun to emerge.
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It was reported earlier this month that Serie A giants Juventus are considering a move for the Dutch forward, and this has been corroborated by . They claim Zirkzee's agent, Kia Joorabchian, is in talks with Juve director Cristiano Giuntoli over a potential move as the Old Lady seek attacking reinforcements.
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It's also reported that the Red Devils are 'aware' that their £36.5 million (€43.7m/$45.8m) investment in Zirkzee hasn't paid off. INEOS certainly will have expected more than just one goal and two assists from the attacker – although the blame for his signing can't be placed at the feet of ex-boss Erik ten Hag.
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Ten Hag's replacement Ruben Amorim will likely see if he can get a tune out of Zirkzee in the coming weeks. The Red Devils host Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday evening, before facing Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
