Serie A giants AS Roma are reportedly ready to end Leon Bailey’s loan spell midway through the 2025/26 season to make room for Manchester United attacker Joshua Zirkzee.

According to a report by Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Joshua Zirkzee is the subject of interest from AS Roma. The Serie A title hopefuls are eager to reinforce their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the winter transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Manchester United forward has emerged as a target for the Giallorossi.

However, before signing Joshua Zirkzee, the Italian giants are eager to end Leon Bailey’s ill-fated loan stint. Intermediaries recently offered the Jamaican international to SL Benfica, but the Portuguese heavyweights rejected the proposal. So, the search for Bailey’s next club continues.

Leon Bailey has struggled to make his mark since joining AS Roma on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. An injury shortly after his arrival has hampered the 28-year-old winger’s progress, and he has managed only 188 minutes of game time across seven appearances thus far for the Serie A title hopefuls.

On the other hand, Joshua Zirkzee has enjoyed a brief phase of resurgence in Benjamin Sesko’s absence. The versatile Dutch attacker has started the last four games for Manchester United, producing impressive performances in most outings. However, the Netherlands international’s long-term future at Manchester United remains uncertain.

The latest report has revealed that AS Roma will aim to end Leon Bailey’s loan stint midway through the 2025/26 season to make room for Joshua Zirkzee.