Zirkzee exit could help left-back situation

[Getty Images] Joshua Zirkzee has been viewed as the most likely senior player in Michael Carrick's squad to leave Old Trafford. The Dutch forward has been linked with a number of Italian clubs this summer and remained on the bench at Hull City on Saturday, as Carrick preferred to bring on 19-year-old Shea Lacey as he tried to save the game. The details around any deal will be key as United are still assessing the left-back situation. The feeling at the start of the week was that, with Carlos Baleba costing up to £70m, United may opt not to bring in someone to compete with Luke Shaw. They may prefer instead to either switch Diogo Dalot or Noussair Mazraoui from the right flank, or use the left-footed Baleba in a full-back role. United do like Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, but would only pursue that avenue if the Spain international was available on loan. Currently, Barca are adamant they will only sell the 22-year-old. Read more here