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Roma target Joshua Zirkzee received criticism from the English media despite scoring in Manchester United\u2019s 1-1 draw against Wolves.<\/strong><\/p>\n Speculation linking Zirkzee with Roma has intensified in recent weeks amid his continuing struggles at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n The Giallorossi are looking to strengthen their attacking ranks, and they\u2019ve identified the former Bologna star as a key target.<\/p>\n Zirkzee has not been having a great time at Man United, which has increased Roma\u2019s chances of landing him in January.<\/p>\n The Netherlands international has fewer than 500 minutes under his belt for Man United this season.<\/p>\n And while Zirkzee scored for his side on Tuesday night, he also played a big part in Wolves\u2019 equaliser on 45 minutes.<\/p>\n He tried to head a corner kick away but ended up sending a looping ball into the air, which Ladislav Krejci headed home.<\/p>\n Ruben Amorim ended up subbing Zirkzee off at half-time, while full-time brought about a wave of media criticism.<\/p>\n The Manchester Evening News gave Zirkzee just 5 out of 10 for his efforts on the night.<\/p>\n \u201cGoal owed a lot to good fortune,\u201d they wrote about the Roma target.<\/p>\n \u201cIt came after more fancy flicks and there were plenty of those, but not enough of the dirty work that Amorim had demanded.\u201d<\/p>\n The Express gave Zirkzee 6 out of 10, but they only did so because of his goal, saying he probably deserved a 5.<\/p>\n \u201cNot really in the game until his deflected strike put United 1-0 up,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cDid well to make the space to shoot but then never got in the game after that either.<\/p>\n \u201cGets a 6\/10 purely for scoring \u2013 probably deserved a 5 too.\u201d<\/p>\n And The Sun went as low as a 4 out of 10 as they delivered a brutal verdict.<\/p>\n Zirkzee 438 minutes played<\/p>\n Sesko 860 minutes played<\/p>\n Zirkzee beats Sesko in almost every measurable metric, definitely and offensively\u2026 also equal on goals.<\/p>\n Amorim and a section of this fanbase need to take up another sport. pic.twitter.com\/OJTp8KLBxg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc14\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e (@TheUtdArchive) December 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cThe Dutchman might think he did enough to prove the manager wrong after his deflected strike opened the scoring,\u201d they wrote. \u201cBut he did not.<\/p>\n \u201cHis poor flick-on at the near post from Wolves\u2019 corner set-up the equaliser. He was then missing from the gaping back post for Krejci\u2019s cracking header.<\/p>\n \u201cZirkzee\u2019s work-rate off the ball drew another earful from Amorim.<\/p>\n \u201cSome United fans applauded when the announcer said Zirkzee had been subbed at half-time \u2013 365 days after he was cheered off against Newcastle.\u201d<\/p>\n Zirkzee\u2019s night very much summed up his time at Man United so far.<\/p>\n He scored a goal but then suffered a costly moment ahead of the manager deciding change was needed.<\/p>\n Amorim defended the half-time substitution, saying it was about better midfield control rather than punishment.<\/p>\n However, that decision very much suggests things aren\u2019t going to plan for Zirkzee.<\/p>\n Roma will be watching closely, because Zirkzee is becoming more attainable with each passing matchweek.<\/p>\n And considering how Rasmus Hojlund has been doing away from Man United, Roma may well think lightning could strike twice.<\/p>\n At the same time, Roma should be mindful of Everton\u2019s reported interest in Zirkzee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nRoma target Joshua Zirkzee hooked at half-time in dour Manchester United draw<\/h2>\n
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