AS Roma transfer hope alive as Zirkzee removes Man United references from social media bio

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 14, 2026

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Roma remain interested in Joshua Zirkzee, who has removed Manchester United references from his Instagram bio.

Roma still hope to sign Manchester United striker Zirkzee in the January transfer window.

Roma don’t give up on Zirkzee

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

The Dutchman has always been Gian Piero Gasperini’s top target this month, and the Giallorossi will continue negotiations with Manchester United despite having reached agreements to sign Donyell Malen from Aston Villa and Robinio Vaz from Marseille.

According to Journal and Sky Sport Italia, Roma remain very much interested in signing Zirkzee, but the striker’s future will also depend on the assessments of Red Devils’ caretaker coach Michael Carrick.

Zirkzee removes Man United references from Instagram bio

Juventus target Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United — MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on October 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Zirkzee, however, seems to have sent a signal regarding his future at Old Trafford by removing any Manchester United reference from his Instagram bio, along with the photo of him wearing the Red Devils’ shirt.

Roma are aware that reaching an agreement with Manchester United won’t be quick, so they are also monitoring Ajax’s Mika Godts and Hellas Verona’s Giovane.