Attacker deal is off in January as Man United refuse to go ahead with the move

Joshua Zirkzee’s hopes of securing a return to Serie A this month have been dashed, with Roma director of football Frederic Massara confirming that Manchester United have flatly refused to sanction a January move.

Despite the Dutch forward’s difficulties adapting to life at Old Trafford and his desire for more consistent playing time, United are unwilling to let him go mid-season.

Speaking to Italian media, as relayed by GOAL, ahead of Roma’s 2-0 win over Torino, Massara made the club’s situation unmistakably clear.