MANCHESTER UNITED are in shock talks for a loan move for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, according to reports.
The midfielder is being considered as the club look to find a replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen.
The Dane was left limping out of Old Trafford after a shocking challenge by Andy Carroll in Saturday’s FA Cup game between United and Reading.
It has now sparked a frantic deadline day search for a replacement.
Aouar is the latest name being linked to the club on a potential loan move.
Journalist Jonas Hen Shrag has tonight tweeted: “Manchester United have held early discussions regarding a potential loan deal for Houssem Aouar.
“Far from being done, and currently seems unlikely.”
Aouar has been at Lyon since 2016 but his impressive performances in the middle of the park has seen him consistently linked with moves away.
Arsenal pursued the 24-year-old in previous windows but have not been able to prise him away.
United’s attentions do not all centre on the French star and they still appear to be trying to land Marcel Sabitzer in the final hours of the window.
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The Bayern Munich man has since been spotted in an airport as United try and get the deal over the line.
Eriksen is not expected back until late April at the earliest so Sabitzer could come straight into the team.
Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
