Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer

Manchester United are interested in making a move on deadline day for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, but face a race against time to seal the deal.

The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their midfield after losing Christian Eriksen to injury for the next three months and Austrian international Sabitzer has become a target as the 28-year-old seeks more playing time.

Sabitzer has been frozen out at the Allianz Arena this season and hasn’t started a game since before the World Cup in early November, during their 2-0 Champions League win against Inter Milan.

Man United are keen to make a move for Bayern star Marcel Sabitzer on deadline day

The Austrian international has struggled to win a starting job with Julian Nagelsmann (right).

Sabitzer would add quality to Erik ten Hag’s midfield alongside the likes of Casemiro, Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes, but time is running out to seal the deal with just hours to go until the transfer window closes.

He has played 54 times since joining Bayern in 2021, scoring twice, fighting for regular first-team football.

Sabitzer started just eight times in the Bundesliga last season, coming off the bench 17 times, scoring once and providing one assist. He made a name for himself at RB Leipzig with some impressive displays between 2014 and 2021.

He made 229 starts for the Red Bull-owned team, scoring 52 goals in the process before earning a £14m trade to Bayern.

United have also been offered the chance to sign Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid as they look for reinforcements following Eriksen’s physical blow.

Eriksen injured his ankle after a strong challenge from Andy Carroll during United’s 3-1 win against Reading on Saturday, and has been out for three months.

The Red Devils have also been offered the possibility of signing Atlético de Madrid Yannick Carrasco

Ten Hag was questioned about bringing in a replacement for Eriksen during his press conference on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest, but admitted it will be difficult to sign someone before the transfer window closes. .

‘Deadline day is tough. You cannot make such a serious injury policy, but we have players in the midfield department, good players. We have players who can fill the void,” Ten Hag said.

‘I think you can never fill that (gap) because each player has their own characteristics and identity.

Christian Eriksen, three months ruled out with an ankle injury in a blow to United

Erik ten Hag believes it will be difficult to sign a replacement for Eriksen on deadline day

“Another player will always fill up in a different way, but that doesn’t mean you have to be less successful.”

Eriksen and Carrasco are widely regarded as different players, with the former operating almost exclusively in midfield alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes since arriving at Old Trafford last summer, while Carrasco tends to play on the wings.

However, Carrasco has shown his versatility over the years by playing a more central role at times, and with United facing a busy second half of the season as they continue to play in four different competitions, they could see him as a useful option for have. in his squad.

Ten Hag have Fred and Scott McTominay to replace Eriksen, but may look to bring in an additional body to help his side with their congested fixture list before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline.