Everton’s late attempt to sign Joshua Zirkzee came to nothing on deadline day, but barely a month later there may already be reason to wonder whether the conversation could resume in January. The Everton approach wasn’t merely transfer-window gossip. The…
Gary Gowers of Read Everton explores whether Everton could make a renewed move to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window. Everton previously made an unsuccessful attempt to sign the Dutch forward on a season-long loan on summer deadline day after a move for Folarin Balogun collapsed, but United rejected the proposal due to a lack of time to find a replacement.
Zirkzee has yet to make a Premier League start this season, managing only 70 minutes across four substitute appearances. With David Moyes left with Thierno Barry as his only recognized senior striker following the departure of Beto, Gowers argues that Manchester United may be more willing to negotiate a potential departure in January when they have adequate time to secure a replacement.
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