What Joshua Zirkzee Has Told Roma After Ruben Amorim Sacked By Manchester United
Zirkzee is still keen on making the move to the Stadio Olimpico.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 06 January 2026
Joshua Zirkzee still wants to join Roma despite Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim, according to reports from England.
Roma want to sign Zirkzee in the January transfer window as Gian Piero Gasperini looks to strengthen his attacking ranks.
The Dutchman has endured a difficult time at Manchester United and, prior to Amorim’s departure, looked set to leave Old Trafford.
However, Zirkzee’s situation has become a lot less certain after Man United sacked Amorim on Monday, January 5.
Roma planning fresh Joshua Zirkzee approach
A change of head coach often leads to the relevant club hitting pause on any prospective high-profile departures.
However, according to TEAMtalk, Zirkzee has not changed his mind on a potential move to Roma.
Zirkzee agreed terms with Roma recently and, according to the English transfer insider, he is still keen on a switch to the Italian capital.
The 24-year-old has made it known to United that he wants to move on, and his camp has held talks with various clubs in recent months.
Now, Roma are planning a fresh push for Zirkzee, with fresh talks pencilled in to try and secure his signature.
🚨 Joshua Zirkzee remains intent on still leaving Man Utd despite Ruben Amorim’s sacking and amid claims he will be offered an Old Trafford lifeline, sources reveal@GraemeBailey | #MUFC #ASRoma https://t.co/nNVpSSOrde
— TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) January 6, 2026
This comes amid a slowdown in Roma’s pursuit of Giacomo Raspadori due to his spot in Atletico Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup squad.
Roma reportedly want to bring in both Zirkzee as a new centre forward and Raspadori to play off the left wing.
Why Roma remain confident of striking deal
Roma are halfway there for Zirkzee, considering they have the foundations of a deal in place with the player’s camp.
In addition, Zirkzee himself is eager to return to Serie A, the league where he made a huge name for himself during his Bologna spell.
The Giallorossi are banking on the player’s desire for a fresh start and a central role under Gian Piero Gasperini, something he has struggled to secure in England.
Admittedly, Man United’s internal reset following Amorim’s departure could delay decisions.
However, if Zirkzee truly does want to leave, them standing in his way could prove counter-productive.
Man United would risk alienating Zirkzee, which could have an impact on his form.
With Roma prepared to structure the move creatively, optimism remains that Zirkzee’s stance will ultimately prove decisive in the coming days.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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