Agent has 'basic agreement' for Manchester United star to leave this month - but player has no interest

Manchester United have a decision to make regarding Joshua Zirkzee amid continued interest in his signature during the January transfer window.

United paid Bologna £36.5 million to sign the striker last summer, but could allow him to leave the club after a disappointing start that has see him net just four times in 28 appearances so far.

La Gazzetta dello Sport say Juventus are interested in a move for the 23-year-old, with manager Thiago Motta keen to reunite with his former Bologna forward this month. The report even claims Zirkzee's agent, Kia Joorabchian, is 'actively working on an exit' and there is already a 'basic agreement' between Joorabchian and Juventus over a possible transfer.

The report adds there has been 'constant' contact between the two parties over a move but it is warned United would only sanction a full sale of Zirkzee this month and have little interest in allowing him to leave on a loan deal.

United would be sure to consider any permanent offer for Zirkzee this month and would find it hard to turn down any bid above the £36.5m they paid for him in the first place. However, the player might not agree. Sky Sports report Zirkzee has no interest in leaving United this month because he loves the club and is 'determined to prove himself' in the Premier League.

Speaking after the weekend draw with Liverpool, United head coach Ruben Amorim admitted Zirkzee could be sold this month. “I want to keep Josh because he gives everything and he’s trying in training but we don’t know,” Amorim said. “The window is open and we will see what happens. We just need to focus on training and to take this for the other games. It’s just one point so let’s focus on the performance for the next games."