Manchester United's €42.5 million striker is seeking a transfer! Despite Sheshko's poor form, he is not being used; Amolin explains the reason.

During the game against Nottingham Forest, despite Sheshko’s lackluster performance with no shots on target and no successful challenges, 24-year-old Zirkzee still didn’t get any playing time. According to transfer specialist Ben Jacobs, Manchester United’s €42.5 million forward is "eagerly seeking" a move in the January transfer window and has multiple suitors.

When explaining why Zirkzee and Kobe Meno didn’t get even a minute of playtime, Amolin said, "If Meno and Mason Mount are on the field along with Joshua (Zirkzee), you can imagine how the game would look. Joshua, like Cunha, prefers to play between the lines. At that moment, the situation required a player inside the penalty area. Benjamin (Sheshko) was the best choice to fulfill that role."

Amolin added, "Sometimes the nature of the match dictates the selection. They understand this is the decision for the moment. We want to perform at our best, and this has nothing to do with the quality of the substitutes. There are many more matches ahead, and they will get their chances."

However, what the Manchester United coach said is likely just a lie. The Premier League has already passed 10 rounds, with 28 matches left plus the FA Cup, making it hard to say there are "many matches." Especially for Zirkzee, he isn’t even the second choice for the number 9 spot—Mount is. British media "GIVEMESPORT" claims that after the Nottingham Forest game, Zirkzee’s career at the Red Devils is bound to end.

Only by joining another club can this 24-year-old Dutch striker hope to become a regular starter and fight for a spot in next summer’s World Cup. Staying would be insufficient for Zirkzee, even if the Africa Cup of Nations offers a few matches.

Reports say that Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman has bluntly told Zirkzee: if he doesn’t get enough playing time, he will definitely lose the chance to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Therefore, the Manchester United forward is even more motivated to seek a departure.

English media revealed that Manchester United currently does not plan to approve Zirkzee’s transfer, but the situation might change after the Africa Cup of Nations. In the Premier League, West Ham, Brighton, Aston Villa, Everton, and Sunderland are all showing strong interest in Zirkzee.

La Liga clubs Sevilla and Real Betis have made inquiries, while Serie A’s AC Milan is also keen, dissatisfied with their €32 million summer signing Santiago Jiménez. Milan competed with Manchester United for Zirkzee last summer, but the Dutchman chose Old Trafford; now he may regret that decision.

Also from Italy, Roma is considered the leading candidate to sign Zirkzee. Jacobs said, "Roma is the frontrunner; they might send Evan Ferguson back to Brighton and bring in Zirkzee. West Ham is another option, and they will definitely sign a striker in January. Additionally, Eredivisie’s PSV Eindhoven and Ligue 1’s Lille have joined the talks, having monitored Zirkzee since summer."

It is said that Zirkzee prefers to leave Manchester United on loan first. If he manages to convince the club to let him go, the Red Devils might bring in a new striker. Jacobs commented, "If he leaves, Manchester United will have room to add a forward, but it depends on whether there’s a suitable target, just like the situation with full-backs."

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also stated that Zirkzee’s departure in January is a very serious possibility.