Joshua Zirkzee sends defiant response to Man United transfer rumours amid Ruben Amorim message

Joshua Zirkzee has sent a defiant response to the transfer rumours surrounding his Manchester United future amid a message from Ruben Amorim.

After a challenging start to life at Manchester United, summer signing Joshua Zirkzee’s future has appeared to be uncertain.

Many fans already believe the striker doesn’t align with the profile preferred by new manager Rúben Amorim, who operates in a 3-4-3 system.

The striker has managed just one goal and two assists in 19 appearances, which has led to speculation that he could already depart the club this summer.

The 23-year-old has frequently been linked with Juventus, with Italian outlet TuttoJuve claiming that a potential swap deal involving Douglas Luiz is on the cards.

However, according to Italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Dutch striker is not for sale at Old Trafford and Juventus are not attempting to sign him.

It was added that Zirkzee is focused on gaining Amorim’s trust after a difficult start to life at his new club. He will be aiming to prove those wrong who are currently doubting him.

The 23-year-old is working hard behind the scenes to prove himself to the new head coach.

Criticism of Zirkzee has quickly come due to his lack of goals, but it is his lack of confidence in a United shirt that has been more alarming.

While the media have already become laser-focused on the forward player, Amorim has already made it clear that he wants the players to turn that pressure into a good thing.

In order to do that, the 39-year-old is willing to take all of the burden from the outside as long as his players are following what he wants.

“The only way is to show the players we’re together. No one here is alone,” he told TNT Sports this week.

“I am here for them, I will defend them. If they work hard and buy the idea, I will be responsible for the wave.”

As long as Zirkzee does the work at Carrington that Amorim demands, he will defend him in the public eye, which may be helpful in getting him to show the form that convinced United to buy him.

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