Man United send Joshua Zirkzee message amid Old Trafford exit rumours
Man United have shared a message about Joshua Zirkzee as rumours around his future with the Red Devils continue to arise this summer.
Zirkzee joined United last summer from Bologna for £36.5million [Sky Sports], but massively struggled to make his mark in his maiden campaign amid their struggles under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.
The Netherlands international forward netted just seven goals in 49 appearances last term, while he only managed to make 14 league starts as United finished in a lowly 15th position.
Talk of him possibly being set to depart this summer after just a year with the Red Devils has been rife, especially with United signing Wolves star Cunha last month and also closing in on capturing prolific Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo.
Football Insider recently revealed that Inter Milan are lining up a swoop for Zirkzee, as he has previously impressed in the Serie A, and he could well be on his way out of Old Trafford soon.
Man United celebrate one-year of Zirkzee at the club
Despite those exit links, Zirkzee has reported for the first week of the Red Devils’ pre-season recently after Ruben Amorim banished the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho from training alongside their teammates.
His future with the Premier League giants is clearly uncertain, but United moved to send a celebratory message about him on Instagram on Monday (14 July), saying: “On 14 July 2024, we signed (Joshua Zirkzee)” with red heart and handshake emojis alongside a picture of him in Red Devils merchandise.
Red Devils’ fans reactions to their club’s post summed up the general indifference that a lot of their supporters seem to feel towards the Dutchman, with one saying: “So, who else will be brought in? We’ve only signed two players so far (this) season,” while another commented: “If this isn’t trolling from the club towards the fans, then I don’t know what is.”
Man United are more likely to sell Hojlund over Zirkzee
Football Insider verdict
Neither Hojlund nor Zirkzee impressed in a red shirt last term, and both are probably up for sale for the right price this summer, yet it does feel more likely that the former departs due to his struggles last season.
Hojlund also faltered in front of goal in 2024/25, but that was his second season at Old Trafford compared to Zirkzee’s first, and the Dane is now entering his third campaign with the Red Devils having only scored 26 times in 95 appearances.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 52 | 10 | 4 |
| Joshua Zirkzee | 49 | 7 | 3 |
Napoli have been linked with a move for Hojlund this summer, and Football Insider revealed on 4 July that his sale holds the key for United making a move for Aston Villa frontman Ollie Watkins.
Zirkzee, meanwhile, has also failed to impress, but may well suit Amorim’s style more as a versatile player that can also feature in-behind an out-and-out striker, where Hojlund can only play up-front, so it does look more likely that he will leave instead of the Dutchman this summer.