Roma eye Manchester United forward Zirkzee as Dovbyk injury forces January rethink

Roma are expected to return to the transfer market in January after Artem Dovbyk suffered a thigh tendon injury that could keep him sidelined until early 2026.

With Dybala, Bailey and Ferguson also out, Gian Piero Gasperini has reportedly made it clear to the Roma management that he needs a new striker, and Joshua Zirkzee has emerged as the top target, according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Dutch forward is pushing to leave Manchester United after featuring only a handful of times this season under Ruben Amorim.

Zirkzee wants regular football to boost his World Cup hopes and is keen on returning to Serie A, where he previously impressed at Bologna.

Roma could provide that platform, though his agent Kia Joorabchian would prefer he remains in the Premier League, with West Ham showing interest.

Vice-president Ryan Friedkin has already discussed possible reinforcements at Trigoria, and Roma’s injury crisis may now force a decisive move for Zirkzee when the window opens.