AS Roma are reportedly preparing a January swoop for Joshua Zirkzee, with the Manchester United striker emerging as a loan target to bolster the Giallorossi’s forward line.

Roma view the 24-year-old as a high-upside option who can add mobility, link play, and goals during the second half of the season, according to The Sun.

Zirkzee, who has yet to start a competitive match for United this term, has long been admired in Serie A following his standout spell at Bologna prior to his move to Old Trafford.

With United set to hold talks with the Netherlands international ahead of the winter window, a mid-season switch is firmly on the table.

Joshua Zirkzee was successful in Serie A

In Serie A with Bologna, he refined the art of playing with his back to goal while also stretching back lines, qualities that translate well to Roma’s style of play.

For Zirkzee, returning to Italy offers continuity in a league where he has already proved his effectiveness and earned a reputation, something that impressed Man United who signed him specifically for those reasons.

However, after the arrival of Benjamin Sesko at the club, Zirkzee has struggled for playing time and in a season when most players are looking to...