Manchester United expects Joshua Zirkzee to remain at the club

Manchester United is preparing for Joshua Zirkzee to stay at the club as the transfer deadline approaches. BBC Sport reports that it is now considered more likely that the forward will remain at Old Trafford past the cutoff. While the situation remains subject to change given that some transfer windows in other countries remain open, a departure would leave the team without a replacement. The 25-year-old previously declined a potential move to Fiorentina, while Juventus has focused on other targets. Zirkzee has not played in the opening two matches of the campaign, serving as an unused substitute during those fixtures. He faces competition for minutes this season with the return of Marcus Rashford to the squad. Manchester United resumes play on September 6 in a match against the Toffees at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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