Ruben Amorm ‘officially rules out’ a ‘distressed’ star as INEOS opts for ‘preferred’ alternative

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has reportedly ‘officially ruled out’ signing Joshua Zerkezi, who has struggled since joining the Red Devils.

Zarkazi He was Man Utd’s first signing of the summer when they activated his release clause, beating AC Milan in the race to sign the forward from Bologna for around £34m.

The Netherlands scored on his Premier League debut. Man Utd They beat Fulham 1-0, but they didn’t build on that great start.

The 23-year-old has scored just four goals in 27 appearances in all competitions and has rightly come under fire for his poor form.

Zerkej’s season hit a new low on Monday night as he was subbed off after just 33 minutes as Man Utd were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United. With this result, Amorim’s team is only seven points away from the relegation zone..

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Zarkezi has been heavily linked with a swift exit from Man Utd and a report in Italy claims Amorim has ‘officially ruled out’ the forward. It has also been noted that he is targeting Sporting Lisbon star Victor Guevara. Who was the top scorer in Europe in 2024.

‘Manchester United are no longer banking on Zirkzy, who will be on the market soon, coach Amorim has officially ruled him out and Juventus could try to take him on loan,’ Sporting News are well known to the Amorim.’

A report from The Daily Mail Claims Zirkzey is ‘wanted’ by two Serie A clubs as Juventus and Napoli monitor his situation.

However, it has been hinted that he intends to ‘fight for his future’ at Man Utd.

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The report shows:

Zirkzee’s stock is high in Italy, with Juventus and Napoli reviewing their interest in the striker as the Serie A side hope to sign the forward amid uncertainty over his position in Ruben Amorim’s plans. There may be an opportunity.

‘Both clubs were keen on Zerkezi, who has scored four goals in the summer this season, but was beaten out by United to sign him.

‘And MailSport has learned that both clubs are putting themselves in a position to strike for Zarkezi if it emerges he could leave.

‘Zarqzai is believed to be aware of the interest but remains focused on his season with United and has no desire to leave as he continues to play his part in taking the team up the table. Focus.’

After Amorim’s early substitution of Zarkezi, the head coach admitted the attacker was “suffering”.

“Josh is a really good guy. We’ll support him and move on. It was really hard for me to do that, but I’ve spoken to Josh because it was important to get the message across. We’ve got to go out for the team. “There was a need for enthusiasm,” Amorim said.

“The player is in pain and I was there myself a few years ago. I felt that he and the team were suffering during the game and we needed another midfielder. This was difficult for me to do and I have spoken passionately about it because it is important to relay the message.