Joshua Zirkzee’s recent upturn in form has offered Manchester United fans a glimpse of his potential, but it may not be enough to secure his long-term future at Old Trafford. With the January transfer window set to open tomorrow, on January 1, the Dutch forward is still widely expected to be among the players who could leave the club in the coming weeks.
Zirkzee was back on the scoresheet for United in their latest outing against Wolves, underlining his growing confidence and sharpness in front of goal. The 23-year-old has looked more involved in recent matches, showing better movement, improved link-up play, and a hunger that had been missing earlier in the season. His performance has not gone unnoticed, with head coach Ruben Amorim publicly describing him as a “very talented guy” and expressing trust in his abilities.
However, despite this positive spell, the bigger picture suggests Zirkzee’s situation remains unresolved. Manchester United are expected to be active in the January market, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, as they look to reshape the squad for the second half of the season. Zirkzee, who has struggled for consistent minutes and a clearly defined role, is seen as one of the players whose future could be sacrificed to balance the squad and finances.
