Man Utd have received official Roma bid for 24-year-old striker, personal terms already agreed

Manchester United have received an official bid from Roma to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee during the winter transfer window, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Netherlands international has been a fringe player for the Red Devils this campaign. He has made only three starts in the Premier League under manager Ruben Amorim.

Zirkzee was evidently poor during his substitute appearance against Newcastle United on Boxing Day. Romano has now provided a big update on Roma’s pursuit of the Dutchman.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said that United have received an ‘official bid’ from Roma for Zirkzee via intermediaries. They have proposed a loan deal with a potential obligation to buy.

The striker has already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi, but a deal depends on United and manager Ruben Amorim, having missed out on landing Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.

He said: “Manchester United via intermediaries have received an official bid from Roma for Joshua Zirkzee.

“It’s a loan with a potential obligation to buy. Roma have an agreement with Zirkzee. Zirkzee is ready to go to Roma.

“It depends on Man United, on the management, on Ruben Amorim. They have to decide and say. If they give the green light, the deal can be closed any moment.

“Obviously with United not getting Antoine Semenyo, it means that the timing could be different.”