Manchester — In a bombshell revelation that’s threatening to shake the very foundations of the Manchester United locker room, rising forward Joshua Zirkzee is now at the center of an explosive love triangle scandal involving a global pop icon and, shockingly, the sister of one of his own teammates.

Multiple sources close to the club claim that Zirkzee has been secretly involved with internationally famous British-Albanian singer Lana Z., all while allegedly carrying on a second relationship with the younger sister of a key United defender — a player who, until recently, was one of his closest friends within the squad.

The situation, according to insiders, reached a boiling point two weeks ago when private messages were exposed within the players’ group chat. What started as lighthearted banter quickly turned into a heated argument in the Carrington dressing room. One source described the moment as “tense, personal, and way beyond football.”

“There was shouting, people getting in between them,” said one club staff member who asked not to be named. “It was no longer about tactics or performances. It was about betrayal. Everyone felt it.”

Since then, Zirkzee’s form on the pitch has plummeted. Once hailed as a breakout talent for the season, he has failed to score in his last five appearances and looked disconnected in training. Manager Erik ten Hag was notably curt when asked about Zirkzee’s performance last weekend, stating only: “There are internal matters we are managing.”

Fans began speculating immediately after Zirkzee was left out of the starting XI for a key match against Arsenal. Some assumed it was a tactical move. Now, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive, especially after Lana Z. mysteriously unfollowed both Zirkzee and the unnamed teammate on Instagram, fueling suspicions that the entire affair has spiraled into public view.

Neither Zirkzee nor Manchester United have released an official statement, but sources suggest that club leadership is growing increasingly concerned about the situation’s effect on team chemistry. With United fighting for a top-four finish and already under pressure from the media and fans, internal drama is the last thing the club needs.

Former United players have weighed in as well. Rio Ferdinand, speaking on his podcast, commented:
“It’s one thing to have a dip in form. But when there’s talk of dressing room chaos caused by personal stuff — that’s a huge red flag. That destroys unity, and unity is everything at a club like United.”

This is not the first time off-the-pitch drama has affected Manchester United’s season. But with Zirkzee still young and trying to establish himself on one of the most scrutinized teams in the world, this latest scandal could have serious consequences for his future at Old Trafford.

Whether the striker can regain focus and repair trust within the squad remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the red-hot buzz around Joshua Zirkzee right now has nothing to do with football — and everything to do with the firestorm he may have started behind closed doors.

This story is still developing.