Marcel Sabitzer to Man Utd: Personal terms ‘agreed’, chances of deal assessed, pundit comments & competition

Manchester United are being linked with a late deadline day swoop for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. Christian Eriksen’s injury has forced the Red Devils to scour the market for potential short-term solutions. Here is a look at the latest news....

Negotiations being held

United are in ‘talks’ with Bayern Munich about a potential loan deal until the end of the season, as reported by BBC Sport. The Austria international is said to be ‘available’ and is no longer guarenteed regular game time in the Bundesliga.

Romano tweet

Reporter Fabrizio Romano has claimed on Twitter (see tweet below) that personal terms have been agreed and he will now travel to England to wait for development. The player is apparenlty eager for the move to happen as he eyes more opportunities and a fresh challenge.

Flying over

The 28-year-old has been spotted at Munich Airport as he prepares to fly over to Manchester. Sky’s Torben Hoffmann has posted a video (see below):

Deal remains uncertain

ManchesterWorld understands Sabitzer’s potential switch to Old Trafford is still uncertain at this moment in time. If they can’t strike a deal, they will be forced to look for alternative targets before the end of the window.

What has been said?

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes there is an element of ‘panic’ from United as they look to replace Eriksen. He has said: “He doesn’t get in the Bayern Munich team. As his manager says, he is way off that. I know they have cemented their two in midfield but if he was that good he would push in. Again, it goes back to panic.”

Other interest

Sky Germany say Chelsea are also interested in landing Sabitzer. It has been a hectic winter at Stamford Bridge and they have enquired about the availability of the former RB Leipzig man as they look to add more depth to their midfield departmnet.