Manchester United chase Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer to replace injured Christian Eriksen
- Seb Sternik
- 31 January 2023
Manchester United are attempting to strike a last minute deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer following the news of Christian Eriksen’s injury.
Denmark international Eriksen is expected to be on the sidelines for three months after suffering an ankle injury during last weekend's FA Cup win over Reading.
The 30-year-old left Old Trafford on crutches and isn't expected to feature again until late April or early May.
With the Red Devils pushing for the top four in the Premier League and in-need of immediate reinforcements, Erik ten Hag's side have turned to the transfer market for answers.
Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer is one possible solution, with the 28-year-old desperate for regular action.
The Austria international has struggled to break into Bayern's star-studded first team, with the player making just seven starts in the Bundesliga this season.
Speaking during Tuesday's press conference, Ten Hag said: "As you said, on deadline day it's difficult, you can't make policy on such bad injuries.
"But we have players in the midfield department. Good players. We have players who can fill the gap."
