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Joshua Zirkzee expects to leave Manchester United before transfer deadline

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Joshua Zirkzee expects to leave Manchester United before transfer deadline

Summary

Joshua Zirkzee anticipates leaving Manchester United on loan before the September 1 transfer deadline. The forward has not seen regular playtime, remaining an unused substitute in the season opener against Hull City. His potential exit comes amid interest from clubs including Aston Villa, Napoli, and Juventus. Zirkzee's future at United appears uncertain with the return of Marcus Rashford impacting his playing time. A move to Serie A could be appealing as he looks to revive his career.

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•Zirkzee likely to depart on loan before September 1
•He was an unused substitute in United's season opener
•Interest from Aston Villa, Napoli, and Juventus
•Rashford's return complicates Zirkzee's chances for play
•Zirkzee previously played in Serie A with Bologna

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Joshua Zirkzee ‘fully expects’ to leave Manchester United before the September 1 transfer deadline.According to MailSport, the forward is most likely to depart on loan in the coming days, despite ...
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