Joshua Zirkzee will not be allowed to leave Manchester United this monthManchester United have offloaded forward Joe Hugill, but manager Michael Carrick has made it clear he has no intention of allowing Joshua Zirkzee to follow him out of the door. Hugill, now 22, joined the club as a teenager from Sunderland but failed to establish himself in the first team. After loan spells with Altrincham, Burton Albion, Wigan, and Carlisle, he will now complete a permanent transfer to Kilmarnock. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTStay up-to-date with the latest Man Utd news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe witnessed Rasmus Hojlund's summer departure, with the Dane subsequently flourishing at Napoli, but it appears unlikely that Zirkzee will follow him to Italy.

Source: Express January 31, 2026 09:44 UTC