It was previously thought Joshua Zirkzee was interested in leaving, possibly to return to Serie A after a successful spell with Bologna, to create a chance of going to the World Cup this summer. However, that opportunity appears to be gone. There are less than three months until the World Cup and Zirkzee has not been selected by his national team for 18 months, with his last selection being in November 2024. Leaving for the purpose of the tournament is no longer a motivation.

Joshua Zirkzee considered a loan move away from Manchester United amid interest from his former club Bologna. However, it was decided he will remain at the club until at least the end of the season. A loan move back to Italy cannot be discounted if United sign a high-caliber forward.

Joshua Zirkzee was linked with a return to Bologna after expressing a desire to leave Manchester United following a disappointing season. However, recent reports from Italy suggest that Zirkzee has performed a U-turn on his decision to leave.

Joshua Zirkzee has asked his entourage to explore a possible transfer back to Serie A after being subbed off in the recent defeat to Newcastle. Sources close to the situation informed that Zirkzee instructed those close to him to look into a return to his former club Bologna, where he showed great potential during his first spell.