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Joshua Zirkzee will be the subject of an intense transfer race as the January window approaches next week – with Fenerbahce becoming the latest side to show interest in the Manchester United striker, according to a new report from Türkiye.

A man who is in high demand

United were reluctant to let Zirkzee leave this month while Amad and Bryan Mbeumo were away for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, it was understood that the pair’s return could see the club change its position, if a suitable replacement could be found.

Despite struggling for the Red Devils, with just nine goals in 65 appearances since arriving in 2024, Zirkzee is a man in demand.

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The 24-year-old’s reputation in Italy remains untarnished by his nightmare at the Theater of Dreams, with his impressive performances for Bologna earning him the Serie A Young Player of the Year award for the 2023/2024 season. AS Roma and Juventus have made progress towards signing the Dutch international, although both Italian giants were eyeing a move, with Manchester United preferring a permanent deal to fund a replacement.

However, Ruben Amorim’s sacking torpedoed those plans, with Manchester United ruling out player departures until a caretaker was appointed – with Michael Carrick taking charge two weeks ago.

Zirkzee is yet to play under the 44-year-old coach as he is currently ruled out due to injury. He remains the only other senior centre-forward in the squad apart from Benjamin Sesko, although Carrick has found joy in deploying Mbeumo as a false nine in the last two games.

Back-to-back wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, led by the red-hot Cameroonian, have reignited Zirkzee’s hopes that Manchester United would approve his departure, with interest in the Premier League growing.

Everton and West Ham have previously been linked with a move for the willing Dutchman, while Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur threw their hat into the ring last week.

Fenerbahce joins the race

Now, according to Turkish outlet Photo macFenerbahce are ready to approach Zirkzee, with negotiations set to begin this week.

🟡🔵The yellow-dark blue club has added 24-year-old footballer Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United to its list.

💥 It was learned that Fenerbahçe wants to rent the Dutch striker and that contacts with Manchester United will begin soon. pic.twitter.com/1fFw12qFmN

— Fotomaç (@fotomac) January 29, 2026

Translated tweet: “The Geel-Marineclub has added Manchester United’s 24-year-old striker Joshua Zirkzee to its list. It is understood that Fenerbahce want to loan the Dutch forward, and contact with United will begin shortly.”

Fenerbahce are currently second in the Super Lig, three points behind table toppers Galatasaray, who are pursuing their own deal for Manuel Ugarte.

The fact that the However, the Yellow Canaries only wanting to sign Zirkzee on loan poses a problem as United would only consider such a deal if it included an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

INEOS would also like to sign a striker in place of the Dutchman if he were to leave. Talks are underway to sign Stade Rennais star Mohamed Kader Meite, with the 18-year-old considered one of the best young strikers in Europe.

Fenerbahce should sharply strike a deal for Zirkzee to give United time to strike their own deal for Meite as one cannot happen without the other.

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