Joshua Zirkzee: What Napoli are doing to take Manchester United’s Dutch striker back to Italy
Whether Joshua Zirkzee will still be at Manchester United next season remains to be seen.The 24‑year‑old has shown glimpses of brilliance in United colours, but has struggled to nail down a consis...
Joshua Zirkzee: What Napoli are doing to take Manchester United’s Dutch striker back to Italy Whether Joshua Zirkzee will still be at Manchester United next season remains to be seen. The 24‑year‑old has shown glimpses of brilliance in United colours, but has struggled to nail down a consistent place in the starting XI. Premier League pace an issue Zirkzee ’s biggest challenge has been his pace.
In a league as relentless as the Premier League, he has often looked sluggish, which has likely prevented him from winning the full trust of the coaching staff. Much like Dimitar Berbatov , he tries to compensate for that shortfall with silk and intelligence, dictating the game at his own tempo. Yet, in the long term, such an approach may not prove sufficient.
Consequently, the Dutchman continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Napoli interest gathers pace Reports from Napoli Magazine suggest Zirkzee could be on his way to Naples. Journalist Emanuele Cammaroto notes: “I’m getting confirmation that Manna has had significant discussions with the Manchester United Dutchman’s entourage.
“The English club value Zirkzee at €40 million, a figure that could, however, be lowered. “Napoli are keenly interested, and are considering and studying the deal. It’s a path worth pursuing and could come to fruition at any moment.