MANCHESTER UNITED are in talks with Bayern Munich over Marcel Sabitzer.
Injury to Christian Eriksen has left Erik ten Hag looking for alternatives right at the end of the transfer window.
Sabitzer has been at the German giants for two years but is now facing Premier League interest.
Talksport report that United have made a move to land the midfielder.
But Sky Sports Germany report that Chelsea are also interested and have enquired about the star.
Sabitzer, 28, has made 15 appearances in the league this season but is not always a starter for the Bavarian club.
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He moved to Bayern in 2021 after a seven-year stint at RB Leipzig.
His opening season at the club saw him win the Bundesliga title and make 25 appearances.
The late interest from Man United comes after the club looked set for a calm deadline day.
Injury to Eriksen in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Reading has left the Red Devils’ midfield looking light.
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He could be out for three months as they battle for a Champions League spot as well Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League glory.
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Scott McTominay is also on the sidelines at the moment, leaving Casemiro and Fred as the only recognised senior central midfielders.
Meanwhile Chelsea have spent heavily throughout the window and look far from done on deadline day.
They are still trying to push through a move for Enzo Fernandez and need to bolster their midfield with the shock exit of Jorginho to Arsenal looming.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
