DO: West Ham are interested in Menu and Zirkzee, but Manchester United is unlikely to release them in the winter window

On October 29, famous reporter Ornstein talked about the future trends of two Manchester United players Menu and Zirkzee. Although the two have been linked to West Ham United, the possibility of Manchester United releasing them is not high.

Manchester United will face multiple transfer decisions in January, and Amorim is evaluating the team's lineup for the second half of the season. There are reports that the club are looking to bring in a new midfielder to bolster their existing squad, especially since Casemiro, Ugarte and Menu are all questionable.

But at the same time, Manchester United has only played one game per week for most of the season, and many players' playing time has been greatly restricted, which has led to speculation about their future. Menu and Zirkzee have yet to start in the Premier League this season. It is reported that they will seek to leave the team on loan in January to gain more playing time and prepare for next year's World Cup.

Many media said that if Zirkzee leaves the team in the winter window, he would prefer to stay in the Premier League, even if it is a short-term rental for half a season. At the same time, Menu is believed to prefer joining Naples.

Meanwhile, both players have been linked with West Ham United. Currently, West Ham United is only ranked 19th in the Premier League, with only 4 points after 9 rounds, and is in urgent need of reinforcements.

Ornstein said: "I know from sources at West Ham that they are looking for several new players. The forward position is certain, but it will not be Ivan Toney. Other players linked to the Hammers include Menu and Zirkzee. But I think the possibility of West Ham getting these two players is very low, and we are not even sure whether they will leave Old Trafford."

Despite Manchester United's recent good form, Amorim still needs to pay attention to the team's schedule in December. The African Cup of Nations will start on December 21 and last until January 18. By then, Manchester United will have three players leaving the team.

Mbemo will be selected for the Cameroon team, Ahmed will represent Cote d'Ivoire, and Mazraoui is also likely to travel with the Moroccan team. As a result, reports emerged earlier this week that Manchester United would block potential transfer requests for Zirkzee and Menu in the winter window because it would make Amorim's squad even thinner.

However, since the African Cup of Nations will end two weeks before the winter window closes, the Red Devils' attitude towards the two leaving the team may waver in the last few days of the transfer window.