Manchester United are currently 13th in the Premier League standings after 10 games played.
The club have struggled in the final third. They recently squandered four big chances in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Rasmus Hojlund had just one touch in the opposition box where he won a penalty for United.
Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to replace the Dane in the 84th minute, but he barely made an impact with three touches in his 13-minute cameo.
Incoming manager Ruben Amorim reportedly wants to rely on his own ideas and sign his own attacking options at United (h/t Calciomercato).
The Portuguese tactician has already rejected Zirkzee, and he could be on his way out of the club amid Serie A interest.
Juventus and AC Milan are long-term suitors, but they will most likely to propose an initial loan deal for the Dutchman.
Zirkzee exit talk could be agent-driven
A lot has been written about the decision to sign Zirkzee since Erik ten Hag was sacked.
The Sun recently reported that Ten Hag did not want to sign his compatriot from Bologna, but it was INEOS who made the choice to recruit him.
The new hierarchy was reportedly focused on the resale value of the young striker rather than the manager’s preference.
He reportedly could be heading back to Italy soon, but the speculation could be agent-driven. Kia Joorabchian probably wants clarity over Zirkzee’s future when Amorim arrives.
Sporting CP sensation Viktor Gyokeres has been tipped by several pundits to move to Old Trafford.
Gyokeres has been a revelation with 63 goals and 19 assists in just 66 outings, and he could secure a big-money move next summer.
A reunion with Amorim could be at the top of his priority list. This should obviously concern Zirkzee, who could become the third-choice centre-forward.
Zirkzee has struggled to cope with the intensity of the Premier League. He has failed to score since the curtain-raiser against Fulham.
United spent £37 million to land the Bayern Munich graduate. He could move on next summer if Gyokeres or another marquee marksman is signed.
A mid-season exit is unlikely on the cards with United in a tough financial situation. The club will want to recoup the entire fee paid for Zirkzee if he departs.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
