Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim has cooled growing speculation over the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the January transfer window.
With neither player making regular starts this season, reports have hinted at possible exits, either on loan or permanently, once the market reopens.
Mainoo and Zirkzee have both seen limited playing time under Amorim this season as the manager preferred other options.
Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have been given opportunities to play in midfield while in attack this season. Summer acquisition Benjamin Sesko got the nod over Zirkzee.
Ruben Amorim is well aware of the current situation
Amorim was asked about the future of both players with the January transfer window just over two months away.
He said (via ManUtd.com): “That is normal, and I also know that at our club everything is a lot of noise, that you have to have news and that players are not playing.
“They want to play. Like you said, there is a World Cup. There are agents who listen to the players all the time.
“So I understand that, but it’s our players and we need everyone to have a good season.”
The Man United duo are desperate for more playing time
It’s hard to see Mainoo and Zirkzee getting more playing time at the moment. Amorim has set his priorities. He is willing to move on with his current choices.
A move away from Old Trafford in January appears to be the only logical option for both players as they look to cement their place in their national team at the World Cup.
It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils will be open to a permanent move or a loan exit.
Given their quality and past performances, they will have no shortage of suitors if they decide to leave Man United.
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