Manchester United ‘offered chance to sign Yannick Carrasco’ after Christian Eriksen injury blow

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid after losing Christian Eriksen to injury.

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.

United are eager to add a midfielder to their ranks following this blow, and Carrasco has emerged as a potential option for the Red Devils, as reported by The Telegraph.

Manchester United have been offered the opportunity to sign Atlético Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco

Christian Eriksen will be out for three months with an ankle injury

However, the report states that Erik ten Hag is unsure about moving to Carrasco, and any deal would have to be a loan rather than a permanent signing.

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.

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.