According to reports, United has rejected an initial offer from Roma, which included a loan deal with an option to buy, contingent on the Serie A side qualifying for the Champions League.

With the Africa Cup of Nations set to begin, Zirkzee may see increased playing time as he remains a key player for manager Amorim.

He is expected to start in the upcoming match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Benjamin Sesko remaining sidelined due to injury.

Despite being a valuable asset to the team, a January transfer to another club may still be possible for Zirkzee, who has scored eight goals and provided three assists in 57 games for Manchester United.