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Joshua Zirkzee's transfer stance revealed as forward comes in for criticism amid tough start to life at Man Utd after Bologna switch

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<p>The 23-year-old<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/joshua-zirkzee-man-utd-bologna-gbp36m-transfer-old-trafford-ineos/blt7ea32762eb03c836#csfc8a72b9d44e0932" target="_blank"> joined United from Bologna</a> in the summer for £36 million ($46m) but since then he has scored just one goal and made one assist in 12 appearances. Amid links with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/joshua-zirkzee-too-slow-for-premier-league-man-utd-tipped-loan-forward-crazy-transfer-backfire/blt8ceaf61e7114aaaf" target="_blank">potential loan move back to Serie A</a> in January, <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1849884109159514190" target="_blank">Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg</a> says the Netherlands international has no intention of leaving the Red Devils in early 2025.</p>

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<p>The report adds the 6'4 forward wants to establish himself at United and sees himself as the 'number one striker', amid a battle for a starting spot with fellow front man Rasmus Hojlund. However, the Dutchman will need to start scoring for Erik ten Hag's men if that is to happen.</p>

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<p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/joshua-zirkzee-silence-haters-man-utd-striker-instagram/bltd638b649f62fc975" target="_blank">Zirkzee liked an Instagram post which mocked him</a> in an apparent defiant response from the ex-Bayern Munich man. This simple action won over the fans who appreciated his ability to handle criticism with humour.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>After Zirkzee started in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-player-ratings-vs-fenerbahce-andre-onana-manuel-ugarte/blt8961acb4be824723" target="_blank">United's 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce</a> in the Europa League on Thursday, he will hope to get more game time in their trip to West Ham on Sunday in the Premier League. </p>

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Joshua Zirkzee's transfer stance revealed as forward comes in for criticism amid tough start to life at Man Utd after Bologna switch | Goal.com

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly vowed to fight for his place at Old Trafford amid links with a return to Serie A.

Joshua Zirkzee&apos;s transfer stance revealed as forward comes in for criticism amid tough start to life at Man Utd after Bologna switch