Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly vowed to fight for his place at Old Trafford amid links with a return to Serie A.

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• Zirkzee swaps Bologna for Man Utd
• Off-form striker linked with Serie A return
• Dutchman vows to fight for his place

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 23-year-old joined United from Bologna in the summer for £36 million ($46m) but since then he has scored just one goal and made one assist in 12 appearances. Amid links with a potential loan move back to Serie A in January, Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg says the Netherlands international has no intention of leaving the Red Devils in early 2025.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report adds the 6'4 forward wants to establish himself at United and sees himself as the 'number one striker', amid a battle for a starting spot with fellow front man Rasmus Hojlund. However, the Dutchman will need to start scoring for Erik ten Hag's men if that is to happen.

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  Earlier this week, Zirkzee liked an Instagram post which mocked him in an apparent defiant response from the ex-Bayern Munich man. This simple action won over the fans who appreciated his ability to handle criticism with humour.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After Zirkzee started in United's 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, he will hope to get more game time in their trip to West Ham on Sunday in the Premier League.

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