'That's a red flag' - former Manchester United striker launches into bizarre Joshua Zirkzee rant
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJoshua Zirkzee has yet to kick a ball for Manchester United after his switch from Bologna but his move has already been questioned by a former Reds striker.
The Netherlands international put pen to paper on a five-year contract at United in a £36.5m move as he became Erik ten Hag's first signing of the summer.
The forward sprung to prominence after a successful season in Serie A that saw him net 11 league goals. That form wasn't enough to earn him a place in the initial 26-man Holland squad named by Ronald Koeman for Euro 2024, but after injuries, Zirkzee was eventually called up for the tournament.
However, he had to settle for a place among the substitutes, with only a couple of fleeting appearances from the bench. READ MORE: Van Nistelrooy's influence clear as training drill hints at major change READ MORE: How United may line up in Community Shield Zirkzee was even behind former United loanee Wout Weghorst in the pecking order, and that has prompted some pundits to question whether he has the credentials to succeed in the Premier League.
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