Darren Bent has backed Joshua Zirkzee for a move to Arsenal. The striker has struggled since joining Manchester United from Atalanta last summer. He made a promising start by scoring on his Premier League debut. However, his form dipped drastically in the following months. He has managed just two league goals, leaving doubts about his quality.
Despite his poor form, Zirkzee was linked with a January exit. Clubs in Italy reportedly showed interest, but no move materialized. Bent believes Manchester United’s struggles have hidden Zirkzee’s true ability. He insists that under Arteta’s structured system, the striker could thrive. Arsenal’s attacking style could bring out the best in him.
Bent made his comments while discussing Arsenal’s lack of forwards. He joked that the Gunners should even try to sign Rasmus Hojlund. TalkSPORT host Andy Goldstein then offered Zirkzee as a suggestion. Bent responded that he would gladly take the Dutchman at Arsenal. He believes Zirkzee would look much better in their system.
Not everyone shares Bent’s confidence in Zirkzee’s potential. Former Premier League star Jamie O’Hara gave a brutal assessment. He labeled Zirkzee one of the worst players to ever wear a United shirt. O’Hara claimed it was unbelievable that he was playing for the club. His comments highlight how disappointing Zirkzee’s spell has been.
Zirkzee played the full match as United battled Everton at Goodison Park. Amorim’s team showed resilience to come back from two goals down. However, United’s inconsistency continues to be a major concern. They have struggled to maintain form and dominate weaker teams. This has left fans frustrated with the team’s overall performances.
United now prepare for a crucial home clash against Ipswich Town. Ipswich will arrive confident despite their recent 4-1 loss to Tottenham. Chris Sutton believes they will create plenty of chances at Old Trafford. He argues that United remain vulnerable and could easily drop points.
However, he still predicts a narrow win for Amorim’s men. United must improve their consistency to avoid another setback. With pressure mounting, every result will be crucial in their season. Follow SoftFootball for more updates on this developing transfer story.