Tottenham Hotspur have made a shock enquiry to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who wants to leave this month, according to TEAMtalk.
Zirkzee, who has been described as 'elite' by Como scout Ben Mattinson, has struggled to make an impact during his time at Old Trafford. In the summer transfer window, the Red Devils brought in Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, who have all been preferred in the centre-forward role over Zirkzee at times this season.
Spurs could be in the market for a new striker in the coming days, with Richarlison currently out injured, and Randal Kolo Muani's future uncertain. Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Juventus have made contact over a potential move for the French striker, who has failed to live up to expectations since joining the north London club.
According to TEAMtalk, Zirkzee's camp are hopeful that he can secure a move away from United this month. It's claimed that Tottenham have made contact with the Red Devils to discover his availability, while Zirkzee is hoping to play regular football in the second half of the campaign, especially with it being a World Cup year.
Spurs are said to be monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to make a move if he becomes available before the end of the January transfer window. As it stands, United are holding firm, but it will be interesting to see if there is any movement before the market closes next week.
With United flourishing without Zirkzee at the moment, who is currently injured, Michael Carrick might consider sanctioning a sale over the coming days, especially if they receive a significant fee for him.
Zirkzee Not the Answer for Tottenham
Zirkzee has struggled to live up to expectations since his move to the Premier League, and there's little reason why he would suddenly hit the ground running if he joined Tottenham. Spurs have struggled to create and score goals this season, and there's certainly no guarantee that Zirkzee would be the answer.
An opportunistic loan move, which is relatively risk-free, might make a little bit of sense, but it's not the kind of signing that's going to excite the Tottenham supporters. As we edge closer to the end of the January transfer window, Spurs are still yet to replace Brennan Johnson, which could be the bigger concern.