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PSV Eindhoven have set their sights on a transfer for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee this summer time, deeming him their ‘dream’ goal.
That’s in accordance with Netherlands-based outlet VI, which provides that United’s No.11 has been categorised as a ‘excellent match’ for head coach Peter Bosz.
Schiedam-born Zirkzee plied his commerce in his homeland till he was scouted by Bayern Munich when he was 16 years previous, with the Bundesliga giants recruiting him from Feyenoord’s youth ranks so as to add him to their academy as an alternative.
Since then, he has gained expertise in Germany, Italy, Belgium and, now, England.
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He joined United from Bologna in a £36.5 million deal in the summertime of 2024, however has struggled to essentially crack on and oversee a constant run of type.
That being stated, it’s extremely difficult to take action while you’re not being granted possibilities within the first place, which has been the case all through the bulk of the present marketing campaign.
By early November, Zirkzee – hailed as a ‘difference-maker’ by Owen Hargreaves – had not began a single Premier League sport and had been an unused substitute for seven matches beneath Ruben Amorim.
Accidents and absences in assault then paved the best way for the 24-year-old to characteristic extra prominently across the festive interval, although he has nonetheless solely made 4 begins in complete throughout the 24 matches United have performed.
Appearances
Objectives
Assists
Minutes performed
14
2
1
482
*Zirkzee’s report within the league this season
Following Michael Carrick’s appointment, Zirkzee was, sadly, unavailable for the primary video games, having been injured for the emphatic wins over Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal.
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On Sunday, he returned to the matchday squad for the go to of Fulham, however didn’t handle to get off the bench within the action-packed second half.
Regardless of being determined for minutes within the build-up to the World Cup, Zirkzee truly opted in opposition to a transfer earlier than Monday’s deadline.
He had attracted curiosity from the likes of AS Roma and Juventus, but knowledgeable membership chiefs late on that his intention was to remain for at the least the remaining months of the time period.
Alas, it stays to be seen if the Dutch worldwide will push for a transfer come the summer time window, particularly with the Eredivisie leaders protecting an in depth eye on his state of affairs.
