Joshua Zirkzee shows his true character with stance over Man United exit and swap deal

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly decided against leaving the club during the January transfer window.

The Dutch international was brought to Old Trafford by former manager Erik ten Hag in a £36.5million deal following an impressive season at Bologna, where he scored 11 goals and provided five assists to help the Italian side secure Champions League qualification. Despite significant summer spending, United have endured a largely dismal season so far, with the inconsistencies continuing under Ruben Amorim.

Zirkzee experienced a personal low point when he was cheered off as a substitute during last week's loss to Newcastle. However, it has been claimed that he is prepared to fight for his place in the United team and reject interest from other clubs in the transfer window.

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Sky Sports report Zirkzee is determined to stay at United and prove his worth at Old Trafford, showing his resolve. The striker has struggled in front of goal, scoring four times in 28 appearances, but is still claimed to have drawn plenty of interest this month.

It's said several Premier League sides along with Italian heavyweights Juventus, Napoli, Inter Milan and AC Milan have reached out to Zirkzee's camp. Moreover, reports on Tuesday linked United with a swap deal involving Zirkzee and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, but Sky Sports has indicated that the 23-year-old intends to snub all offers and remain at United.

After coming off the bench in the recent draw with Liverpool, it seems Zirkzee is ready to move past the