“He is just like Romelu Lukaku. He can’t play our style but he will do very well there. So we have to let him go for better players to come”-Man Utd ‘line up’ outrageous swap deal for world-class striker with Joshua Zirkzee set to leave

It has been stated that Manchester United are contemplating a daring trade involving Joshua Zirkzee as a result of the teenage striker’s lacklustre performance during his first months at Old Trafford. Depending on whether or not this deal is finalised, it might represent a significant shift in the club’s approach to address their attacking issues and obtain a player who has a history of scoring goals.

In the summer, Zirkzee made the move from Bologna to Manchester United, where he signed a five-year contract that indicated the club’s trust in his potential. The transfer fee was £34 million. on the beginning, he was considered a complementing partner to Rasmus Højlund. However, he performed exceptionally well on his debut, scoring a late winner against Fulham. On the other hand, his performance gradually deteriorated, as he failed to score in any of his remaining 15 outings. As a result of his lack of influence, there has been doubt over his future with the club.

Ruben Amorim, the new manager, has provided Zirkzee with the opportunity for a new beginning; however, there are allegations that claim United may instead utilise him as part of a deal to chase Victor Osimhen, who is now contracted with Napoli. It has been reported by Il Mattino, which was sourced by Get Football News Italy, that United had entertained the idea of including Zirkzee into a trade deal for the prolific Nigerian striker.

Under Antonio Conte’s leadership, Osimhen has fallen out of favour at Napoli and is presently on loan at Galatasaray. However, he has rediscovered his form and scored eight goals in nine games since his return. United is interested in signing him because of his shown capacity to perform at the greatest level, which was underscored by the significant part he played in Napoli’s victory in the Serie A championship game last season. He would offer United with the ammunition that they are presently lacking with to his power, speed, and precision finishing.

It is possible that Zirkzee will prove to be a profitable risk for Napoli. The 22-year-old still offers great promise, which could be cultivated in a less stressed atmosphere under Conte’s direction. Despite his problems at United, the player still presents a huge amount of potential.

As a result of the prospective transfer, United’s urgent need for a dependable striker is brought to light, and doubts are raised about the organization’s recruitment strategy. In particular, the choice to make significant investments in Zirkzee, only to consider his departure a few months later, is brought into question. In the event that the trade is completed, it has the potential to disrupt the season for both teams. In Osimhen, United would get a forward of the highest calibre, while Napoli would have the opportunity to cultivate Zirkzee as a long-term project.

There is a possibility that these conversations may prove to be crucial in determining the course that both teams will take for the balance of the season as January draws near.