"Manchester United are set to delay any decision on Joshua Zirkzee's future until later in the January window, sources have told ESPN, with Ruben Amorim's squad stretched due to injuries and Africa Cup of Nations departures. Amorim's options have been hit by the loss of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui to AFCON and a growing injury list which includes Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo."
"It meant the United boss had to hand senior debuts to 18-year-olds Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey during the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, as well as using defender Lisandro Martínez as an emergency midfielder in the second half. Zirkzee, who has struggled for consistent game time so far this season, is the subject of interest from West Ham and Roma, among others. AC Milan also looked at the Dutchman before they turned their attention to West Ham's German striker Niclas Füllkrug."
"The 24-year-old is conscious that he needs to be playing more regularly to force his way into the Netherlands squad ahead of next summer's World Cup. United, however, are concerned that the squad is already thin and have stressed to Zirkzee and his representatives that he remains a key part of Amorim's squad, if not always the starting XI."
Manchester United will postpone any January decision on Joshua Zirkzee while Ruben Amorim manages a stretched squad. Multiple first-team players are unavailable because of Africa Cup of Nations departures and injuries, including Bryan Mbeumo, Amad, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. Youth players Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey made senior debuts and Lisandro Martínez was used as an emergency midfielder in a recent defeat. Zirkzee has struggled for consistent minutes and is attracting interest from West Ham, Roma and previously AC Milan. United value him around £30.5 million ($47m), and he will consider offers in January.
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