INEOS Ready To Sanction Zirkzee Departure To Fund Move For Top Targets
It was a vital night at Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim’s side ground out a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Friday, December 26, 2025. The victory not only restored confidence but significantly shifted the Red Devils’ position in the race for European spots.
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In a game that was often described as “scrappy,” Patrick Dorgu emerged as the unlikely hero. The January signing (who has been playing a hybrid role) settled the tie in the 24th minute with a stunning left-footed volley after Nick Woltemade’s header fell to him just inside the area.
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Despite a second-half onslaught from Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, including a strike that rattled the crossbar from Lewis Hall, United held firm to record just their second clean sheet of the season.
Perhaps the most surprising element of the night was Amorim’s tactical flexibility. Deprived of captain Bruno Fernandes due to injury, Amorim abandoned his signature three-man defense for a 4-2-3-1 system.
Joshua Zirkzee’s tenure at Old Trafford has reached a crossroads. After joining Manchester United from Bologna in the summer of 2024 as the inaugural signing of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era, the Dutch striker has struggled to find his footing.
Signed for £36.5 million, Zirkzee arrived while Erik ten Hag was still at the helm. However, he failed to establish himself in Ten Hag’s system and has seen his opportunities dwindle even further under the new management of Ruben Amorim. Currently, he is largely utilized as a substitute, and his output has been underwhelming, contributing only a single assist throughout the current campaign.
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Speculation regarding a move away from Manchester began in the summer following the arrival of several new forwards, but a transfer never materialized. As the January transfer window approaches, those rumors have intensified. Recent reports indicate that the forward has now made a firm decision regarding his future at the club, with a return to Italy’s Serie A—specifically AS Roma—looking increasingly likely.
Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Joshua Zirkzee has reached an agreement to join AS Roma. The Giallorossi have been linked with the Dutch forward for some time, and the move now appears to be gaining significant momentum.
Zirkzee has reportedly held talks with Roma’s sporting director, Ricky Massara. Roma Gaffer Gian Piero Gasperini has allegedly spoken with the player to reassure him of his role within the team’s tactical setup. If negotiations proceed as expected, the deal is projected to be finalized by mid-January.
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