Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed he wants Joshua Zirkzee to stay at the club beyond the ongoing January transfer window despite suggestions that the player could be on his way out. Zirkzee has endured a difficult time since he signed for United from Bologna in the summer in a deal worth around £36.5million.

Ruben Amorim defended Joshua Zirkzee ’s decision to pass to Harry Maguire in the dying moments of Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, insisting the forward made the ‘perfect decision’ not to shoot. Maguire had his head in his hands after ballooning an effort over Alisson’s crossbar from ten yards out deep into stoppage time at Anfield.