Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, who is expected to leave Old Trafford in January, according to CaughtOffside.

Zirkzee has endured a difficult start to life in the north-west, scoring just once in 16 appearances across all competitions. The Dutchman has received widespread criticism for his performances, with Ian Wright claiming that the forward ‘will never make it’ at United.

As a result of this poor form, United are understood to be willing to listen to offers for the player, who is finding life in Manchester ‘unbearable’ and wants to leave. While a move to Juventus appears to be the most likely solution for Zirkzee this winter, Villa have emerged as a shock potential suitor.

Villa Eyeing Zirkzee

He’s not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans

Signing from Bologna for £36.5 million in the summer, Zirkzee,