Joshua Zirkzee's Future at Manchester United Secure Amidst January Overhaul Rumors

In a surprising twist of fate, Italian agent Vincenzo Morabito has revealed that Joshua Zirkzee will not be part of the mass exodus anticipated at Manchester United this January. This comes against a backdrop of a turbulent start for new manager Ruben Amorim, who has been at the helm since Erik ten Hag’s departure.

Under Amorim’s guidance, United have seen mixed results with two wins, a draw, and now two consecutive defeats against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. The club currently finds itself languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, teetering perilously close to the relegation zone—an alarming statistic for a team with such prestigious ambitions.

Amorim, eager to stamp his authority on the squad, has reportedly initiated plans for a significant rebuild, aiming to reshape the team according to his tactical preferences, particularly his favored 3-4-2-1 formation. While speculation has mounted regarding a clearout of star players, Morabito has directly addressed speculation surrounding Zirkzee, who joined the club for £36.5 million from Bologna in the summer.

Last month, Zirkzee shone in a standout performance, scoring twice in a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Everton, indicating that he might still find his rhythm. “I felt comfortable in the role I was in. The goals help, but the confidence our team had was key,” Zirkzee reflected, showing that he remains hopeful of his future at the club.

Morabito’s comments lend further credence to the idea that Zirkzee is not merely caught in the crosshairs of a January clearout. “I can exclude a transfer of Zirkzee to Napoli in January. The difficulties he’s experiencing tactically are normal at this stage,” he affirmed, adding that United has no intention of letting the young striker go, even on loan.

Notably, Zirkzee now sits behind fellow forwards Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund in the pecking order. However, his continued efforts and contributions have not gone unnoticed. He has tallied two goals in just four appearances since the managerial switch.

Recent reports suggest that only three players—Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad Diallo—are deemed untouchable in the upcoming January transfer window. The likes of Andre Onana, Lisandro Martinez, Bruno Fernandes, and Rashford are now reportedly available for the right price, signaling a willingness by the club to make sweeping changes to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

As the dust settles on the club's internal controversies—particularly the fallout from Dan Ashworth’s abrupt departure and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's oversight of operations—there are whispers of upcoming signings that may bolster the squad. United is reportedly on the verge of securing 17-year-old left-back Diego Leon, beating Arsenal to the deal, promising a rejuvenated roster as Amorim seeks to turn the team’s fortunes around.

With Zirkzee's future at Manchester United looking increasingly secure, fans will be eager to see how the remainder of the season unfolds, especially as the club navigates through its most significant transition in years.