Manchester United have approached Bayern Munich for Marcel Sabitzer amid affirmation that Christian Eriksen is ready for an prolonged interval on the sidelines attributable to an ankle damage.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the Purple Devils have approached the Bundesliga heavyweights for Marcel Sabitzer. Manchester United are discussing the phrases of a possible deal for Sabitzer with Bayern Munich.

Chelsea, who’ve been very energetic within the January switch window, have additionally been linked with a transfer for Marcel Sabitzer.

Fabrizio Romano additionally stories that Marcel Sabitzer desires to depart Bayern Munich earlier than the January switch window closes and that Manchester United are pushing in talks with the German membership.

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Purple Devils goal deal for Marcel Sabitzer as Christian Eriksen set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines

Manchester United have confirmed that preliminary assessments of the damage Christian Eriksen has suffered point out the Danish midfielder is prone to be out of motion till late April or early Might.

Christian Eriksen has been a key participant for Manchester United within the ongoing 22/23 season. The damage to the midfielder has seen the Purple Devils attempting to signal Marcel Sabitzer as a deadline-day alternative for Eriksen.

Marcel Sabitzer has featured in 24 video games for Bayern Munich within the present marketing campaign. Nevertheless, solely 11 of these have been as a starter, with the remaining being appearances off the bench.

The 28-year-old midfielder has a contract that runs till 2025 with Bayern Munich. Meaning he nonetheless has greater than two years left on his present cope with the Bundesliga champions.

In the meantime, reacting to the replace on Christian Eriksen’s damage, Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag mentioned they’re disillusioned.

Concerning signing a possible alternative for Christian Eriksen on the deadline day, Erik ten Hag mentioned: “On deadline day it’s tough. You’ll be able to’t make coverage on such dangerous accidents, however we’ve gamers within the midfield division – good gamers; we’ve gamers who can fill the hole.”

Though Chelsea have been linked with Marcel Sabitzer, Fabrizio Romano stories that the Blues are busy with different offers.

It stays to be if Manchester United will handle to safe a deal for Marcel Sabitzer earlier than the January switch window slams shut.