The 28-year-old midfielder arrived at Old Trafford on loan from BayernMunich in the January transfer window as cover for the injured ChristianEriksen. Austria international Sabitzer had made five appearances for Erik ten Hag’s side so far and United’s hierarchy are believed to be considering turning his loan move into a permanent stay....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Bayern are only looking to recoup around €15million (£13m) if they sell him in the summer and the player’s agent has hinted that Sabitzer is keen on the transfer. His agent has stayed coy on his client’s future but admitted he is seeing the “Marcel from Leipzig again” at Old Trafford amid stagnant game time at employers Bayern Munich.
The midfielder was brought in on deadline day when Ten Hag learned that Christian Eriksen’s ankle injury would keep him out until at least April.”We’re really happy with that transfer because we need it after Donny dropped out [for the season], now Christian Eriksen for a longer time, and for a short time Scott McTominay is not available,” he said.
“To bring a quality player in on deadline day, that is difficult, we got this opportunity and I know the player for a long time from Salzburg, especially Leipzig. He performed fantastic. I expect the same here
