Manchester United’s opening weekend defeat to Arsenal has done little to quell the excitement around the club’s revamped attack.
Ruben Amorim has spent the summer reshaping the squad, bringing in promising forwards such as Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo to provide firepower and versatility.
Fans are eagerly watching how new signings gel with the existing squad and whether the frontline can deliver more consistently than last season.
Several players who struggled previously are expected to step up, and pre-season performances hinted at the potential for emerging stars to make an impact.
There is also ongoing attention on squad members whose futures were uncertain, with speculation circulating about possible departures before the summer window closes.
Joshua Zirkzee appeared to be one of those players, as his early struggles under Amorim’s system led to rumours of a potential sale, including reports of a January exit earlier this year.
However, the Dutch forward has turned things around impressively in his role at No.10, with several standout performances earning praise from the manager and fans alike.
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Despite continued interest from other clubs, Manchester United have made it clear that Joshua Zirkzee is not for sale this summer.
Recent reports from Italy suggested that Napoli had targeted him as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku following the Belgian’s serious injury, but Fabrizio Romano, via X, confirmed that United’s stance remains unchanged.
The decision, made jointly by Amorim and the United board, was communicated to other clubs months ago, signalling a clear commitment to keeping the forward.
Where Zirkzee fits into the new-look attack is still being defined, particularly as he didn’t have extensive time in pre-season with Mbeumo and Cunha.
Nevertheless, there is a promising tactical setup emerging, with Zirkzee operating as a centre-forward who can drop deeper, allowing the new signings to make runs behind the opposition defence.
Sesko is expected to start many matches, but opportunities for Zirkzee remain, and his resurgence has clearly impressed Amorim.
Fans will be hoping the forward continues his upward trajectory, contributing meaningfully to United’s bid for a stronger season after last weekend’s disappointing defeat.
🚨🚫 Manchester United consider Joshua Zirkzee not for sale this summer.
Decision made by the board and Rúben Amorim months ago, never in talks with any Italian club. pic.twitter.com/bhPCjNnvM1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2025
