Joshua Zirkzee's feelings on his Manchester United future have been revealed in a new report after he was booed by his own fans at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman started United's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Monday evening on the left side of attack, but was substituted on 33 minutes after Ruben Amorim decided to bring on an extra midfielder.
United were already two goals down at the time, with both Magpies goals coming in the first 20 minutes.
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As he exited the pitch, Zirkzee was jeered and booed by United supporters inside Old Trafford, with Sky Germany claiming he looked close to tears as he walked down the tunnel.
Gary Neville, commentating on the match for Sky Sports, said that he had never seen a home player be booed by fans at Old Trafford in his 43 years of attending the stadium.
With the match taking place just two days before the January transfer window opened, it appeared to be a possibility that Zirkzee might have played his last game for United.
Zirkzee on United departure reports
And Italian outlet Tuttosport reported on New Year's Eve that Serie A giants Juventus were preparing a loan bid for the 23-year-old, alongside an option-to-buy clause. Antonio Conte's Napoli - who signed former United star Scott McTominay in August - are also said to be interested.
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However, the Daily Mail claim that Zirkzee has no intention of an early exit from Old Trafford after signing from Bologna for £35.8 million during the summer.
It is said that he is 'fully focused' on helping United recover from their torrid first half of the Premier League season and is determined to continue fighting for his place in the side - despite being aware of the outside interest in securing his services.
Amorim's side are 14th in the Premier League table and are seven points above the relegation zone after 19 games played.
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Speaking to Sky Sports and in his post-match press conference, the Portuguese boss admitted that United are in a relegation battle: "That is really clear. It's one of the most difficult moments in the history of Manchester United, and we have to address it with honesty.
"We have to acknowledge our position. The way you see the league, everybody can beat everybody. So we have to engage and focus on surviving."
Topics: Manchester United, Transfers, Joshua Zirkzee, Ruben Amorim, Premier League
Ryan Smart