Joshua Zirkzee: Napoli shift stance on move for modern-day Berbatov

Even so, there are those who believe he can still make it at Old Trafford. They point to how he knits play together and brings control whenever he is on the pitch as reasons why he still deserves his chances at United.

Should Zirkzee leave, it is Italian champions Napoli who have been strongly pushing for his services.

However, while the striker is likely being tempted by a move to Naples, an issue has emerged that could see the deal fall through.

Napoli now unsure of pursuing Joshua Zirkzee

As per Corriere del Mezzogiorno via Sport Witness, “Zirkzee’s current wage packet of €4.3m a year could tempt Napoli to look elsewhere this summer.”

Consequently, should Napoli cool their interest, that would naturally lessen the chances of the 24-year-old’s potential United exit. And given he was never being pushed out the door, it only reinforces United’s hopes of holding on to him.

Zirkzee can still turn his fortune at United

This season, the striker may not have received many chances, yet with a return to Champions League football comes more games and greater opportunity.

Zirkzee, who has made no fuss over his limited game time and has continued to cheer on his teammates, could yet earn the chance to prove his worth.

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