Wednesday’s gossip: Zirkzee wants to leave Man Utd

Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo want to leave Manchester United, Axel Disasi remains frozen out at Chelsea and Leeds want a winger.

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, sees a January move away from the club as crucial if he is to be included in the Netherlands squad for next summer’s World Cup. (Mail Plus – subscription required)

West Ham are interested in Zirkzee with new manager Nuno Espirito Santo keen to bolster his attacking options. (Football Insider)

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is also looking to leave Old Trafford in January with Napoli a possible destination. (Mirror)

Harry Maguire, 32, wants to continue at Manchester United but will have to take a pay cut to extend his stay beyond the end of the season. (Talksport)

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will not bring outcast France defender Axel Disasi, 27, back into his squad despite a defensive injury crisis. (Sun)

Leeds will look to sign a winger in January after their deadline-day move for Fulham and Wales’ Harry Wilson, 28, fell through. (Sky Sports)

Former Leeds winger Raphinha is on Manchester United’s radar after his fine form for Barcelona but the Brazil international, 28, could cost £120m. (Fichajes)