Joshua Zirkzee responds to Tyrell Malacia after confirmed Man United transfer plan
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has reacted to Tyrell Malacia’s latest post following his transfer announcement.
Malacia was loaned to PSV for the second part of last season, after only making eight appearances under Ruben Amorim, helping the Dutch side win the Eredivisie title.
The 25-year-old was bought during the Erik ten Hag era from Feyenoord for £15million and has made 47 appearances for the club.
Injuries have hampered his time at Old Trafford with a knee injury keeping him out for 500 days between July 2023 and November 2024.
Zirkzee shows support to transfer listed Malacia
Malacia is one of five players that have told United of their intention to leave the club this summer.
Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony are also wanting to depart Old Trafford.
The full-back took to social media after the news posting a series of pictures of him training and working out ahead of the new season.
Malacia captioned the post: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Team mate Zirkzee, who could also leave United in this window, liked post and responded with a love heart emoji.
Malacia will leave if suitors found
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Following an injury hit time in Manchester, Malacia looks set to move on having informed the club of his desire to restart his career elsewhere next season.
United though are struggling to find a club willing to take the defender, but Amorim needs a sale to fund his squad rebuild.
Zirkzee could also be a player that departs if Amorim is able to sign either Mbeumo or Gyokeres this summer.
Two bids have been rejected by Brentford for Mbeumo and the club have not negotiated a deal with Sporting for Gyokeres, with the player also gaining intense interest from Arsenal.
Zirkzee scored on his Premier League debut against Fulham, but has failed since to make an impression at the club.
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
With Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho and Antony now all on the transfer list, Amorim needs replacements.
Scoring just 44 goals in 38 matches, the forward department is one that needs to be bolstered.
Matheus Cunha’s arrival from Wolves should help and Bruno Fernandes turning away a bid from Saudi Arabia should give new forwards plenty of chances.