Marcel Sabitzer

Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old midfielder is set to fly in to ...

[Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) games against [Nottingham Forest](https://theathletic.com/football/team/nottingham-forest/) and [Crystal Palace](https://theathletic.com/football/team/crystal-palace/). [RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) before signing for Bayern in August 2021. [Christian Eriksen](https://theathletic.com/football/player/christian-eriksen-IdnyhU0AWBdF3utd/)’s long-term injury, as well as a short-term problem for the Scotland international [Scott McTominay](https://theathletic.com/football/player/scott-mctominay-rXernJIkIW9dTOdt/).

Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer boarded a plane to England on transfer deadline day. Sabitzer's destination was Manchester United for a last-minute loan ...

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, sources have told ESPN.

"We have a strategy and we keep the strategy. I am excited to start with my new team-mates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans." "The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact. [RB Leipzig](/soccer/team?id=11420) in 2021 for a fee of €16 million. "From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. [Christian Eriksen](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen) was [ruled out for at least three months with an ankle injury](/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4865739/man-uniteds-christian-eriksen-ruled-out-for-three-months-with-ankle-injury).

With Christian Eriksen going down with an ankle injury and out until April, ten Hag needed more depth in his midfield and will get just that in the 28-year-old ...

It's the most stability that has been seen at Manchester United since the days of Alex Ferguson with ten Hag still in the early days of his time with the club. For a United side that has gone through years of mismanagement, this is the kind of move that top teams make in the January window. Coming in, Erik ten Hag has taken control and not only has the team on course to make the top four but has also dealt with any issues in his way like Cristiano Ronaldo drama before departing the club.

Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for an “extended period” due to an ankle injury.

We have to keep that process going and improving every day.” “He’s playing together with Casemiro in the Brazilian squad,” Ten Hag said of the latter. We want to restore Manchester United to where they belong. “He did it several times. “But it happens in top football. “We have a strategy so we keep that strategy, where we want to go.

Man Utds need for a midfielder intensified after Christian Eriksen was ruled out until at least April; they were offered Isco, Saul Niguez, Houssem Aouar ...

"Marcel Sabitzer doesn't get in the Bayern Munich team. "We have players in midfield, good players, who can fill the gap. He doesn't get in the Bayern team - nowhere near their first team. The Austria international offers versatility in the positions he can cover, having operated out wide but also in a free eight role similar to what Eriksen has had. "For sure, he can help. He is very important for the Austrian team.