Como preparing move for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee
Como are planning a move for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee during the January transfer window. The Dutch forward, who arrived at Old Trafford from Bologna, has endured a difficult spell in England, struggling to secure regular game time under intense competition. With Cesc Fabregas managing Como, the Serie A side sees Zirkzee as a potential signing who could add both creativity and firepower to their attack.
Zirkzee has featured 53 times for Manchester United since making his switch from Bologna, contributing seven goals and three assists. Despite his technical ability and strong presence as a centre-forward, his minutes have been limited this season. The arrival of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo over the summer has pushed him further down the pecking order, leaving the Netherlands international searching for opportunities to prove himself.
On the international stage, Zirkzee has represented the Netherlands on six occasions, scoring once for his country. At just 24 years old, he remains a player with significant potential, but he needs consistent football to rediscover his form. This is where Como’s interest comes into play.
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According to Corriere di Como, Fabregas and his staff believe Zirkzee could be an ideal fit for their tactical approach. The former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea midfielder, now head coach of Como, is building a side with an emphasis on possession, creativity, and quick attacking transitions. Zirkzee’s ability to link play, hold the ball under pressure, and bring teammates into attacking positions aligns with Fabregas’ footballing philosophy.
A loan-to-buy agreement is reportedly on the table, which could provide Manchester United with a solution for a player currently struggling for playing time while giving Como the chance to strengthen their frontline with minimal financial risk. For Zirkzee, such a move could reignite his career in Italy, a country where he previously flourished with Bologna before his Premier League switch.
The timing of this transfer link is crucial. United have been searching for consistency in attack, and with their summer signings taking center stage, Zirkzee’s chances of breaking through again look slim. A temporary exit in January would not only give him the minutes he needs but also allow United to potentially raise his market value should he succeed abroad.
Como, meanwhile, are ambitious in their project under Fabregas. Securing a forward with Premier League and international experience would send a strong message about their intent to push forward competitively. Zirkzee could become a focal point in their attack, offering both goals and a technical edge that complements Fabregas’ vision for the club.
As the January window approaches, all eyes will be on whether the two clubs can reach an agreement. If the move goes through, Joshua Zirkzee could find the platform he needs to revive his career, while Como would gain a striker with proven pedigree and untapped potential.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
