Roma aims to strengthen Gasperini’s squad with Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman surprised everyone on social media with a move that outlines his future
- October 19, 2004
- Ireland
- 183 cm
- 78 kg
- Biography
He is a physical and powerful center forward (approximately 1.88m) with good presence in the penalty area, capable of protecting the ball and finishing in front of goal.
Strong in playing inside the area, speed and quickness in breaking away are among his strengths, as are his eye for goal and the ability to finish in different situations.
While not a pure dribbler, he combines intelligent movement and quick readings of space to create scoring opportunities.
Palmares and street:
He made his debut at a very young age with Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming one of the youngest scorers in the club’s Premier League history.
With Brighton he made dozens of appearances and goals in the Premier League before subsequent loans, including a spell at West Ham and then Roma.
With the Irish national team he already has numerous call-ups and goals, becoming one of the cornerstones of the attack.
Curiosity:
Ferguson is regarded as one of the most promising young strikers to emerge from Irish football in recent years and has attracted the attention of top clubs as a teenager.
He has an interesting youth record: he was among Brighton’s youngest players and scorers in the Premier League.
Roma doesn’t stop and after the purchases of Robinio Vaz and Donyell Malen, the Giallorossi continue to keep their eyes wide open on the transfer market. The goal? Further strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad with new additions. Among the various names on the table, one of the most intriguing is that of Joshua Zirkzee.
The social clue: Zirkzee cancels Manchester United
The most recent turnaround came directly from social media. According to the latest rumors, Joshua Zirkzee has deleted all references to Manchester United on his Instagram bio. A small gesture, but one that could say a lot about his future. This gesture quickly fueled Roma’s hopes, eager to bring a young man who has already made his mark with Bologna back to Serie A.
The footballer’s decision to remove Manchester United from his profiles suggests there could be some openings on his part for a new adventure. An opportunity that the new coach of the “Red Devils”, Michael Carrick, could welcome without too much resistance, allowing Roma to return to negotiating for the attacker.
Zirkzee wanted by Roma
The sale of Ferguson or Dovbyk
However, in Trigoria there is a clear and necessary condition before being able to close for Zirkzee: place one between Lewis Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk. Both center forwards are currently unavailable due to physical problems, which complicates things considerably.
In particular, Dovbyk is battling an injury that will keep him out until the end of the month. Ferguson, for his part, would like to stay to try to carve out a space for himself under the guidance of Gasperini, despite a small physical problem keeping him temporarily in the pits. Roma’s hopes of completing the Zirkzee deal therefore also depend on being able to sell one of these two attackers.
A market in progress
Roma’s market is therefore constantly evolving, with Massara who will try to give Gasperini a competitive team on multiple fronts. The Dutch striker is a valuable piece, but the Giallorossi club must move skillfully between the various negotiations, balancing entries and exits. Roma hopes to close soon, hoping that the mix-up with the transfers can bring Joshua Zirkzee to Trigoria.
