Roma are being linked with a move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with the Serie A club reportedly exploring a deal for the Dutch-Nigerian striker valued at around €28m.
Data from Transfermarkt lists the probability of a transfer at 39%, underlining that negotiations are far from advanced but that Roma’s interest is considered plausible at this stage. Zirkzee’s current contractual situation at Old Trafford is not specified in the available data, leaving open the possibility that his status could evolve towards a free-agency scenario if no agreement over his future is reached with United.
The 24-year-old, born in Schiedam on 22 May 2001, only joined Manchester United from Bologna in July 2024 and is listed as wearing the number 11 shirt. His market value has dipped over recent months, from a high of €50m at Bologna in June 2024 to €28m as of October 2025, a trajectory that may tempt Roma into viewing him as a opportunistic target rather than a marquee signing. There is no recent match data in the provided information to indicate standout performances for United this season.
Zirkzee, a 1.93m right-footed centre-forward, has built a varied career across several major European leagues. After emerging in the youth ranks at Feyenoord and ADO Den Haag, he moved through Bayern Munich’s academy and second team before making the step up to the Bundesliga. Loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht added Serie A and Belgian Pro League experience, while his transfer to Bologna in 2022 preceded a rapid rise in value and reputation in Italy’s top flight.
Now at Manchester United and potentially on Roma’s radar, Zirkzee’s next move – if it materialises – could determine whether he re-establishes himself as a leading striker in Serie A or continues to fight for a more prominent role in the Premier League.
