Sources: Marcel Sabitzer is pushing to sign for Man United – deal now has good chance of happening
Marcel Sabitzer could complete a permanent move to Man United this summer after his successful loan spell at the club, sources have told Football Insider.
Erik ten Hag has been pleased with the 29-year-old’s performances since he arrived at the club, and the midfielder is believed to be happy at Old Trafford.
A well-placed source told Football Insider that a permanent move now “has a good chance of happening”.
It is believed that there is a willingness from all parties to convert Sabitzer’s temporary stay into a permanent one this summer.
However, the move will likely hinge on the asking price of the midfielder’s parent club, Bayern Munich.
Sources have told this site that Sabitzer doesn’t feature in the long-term plans of new Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel.
The Bavarians have also moved to add a new out-of-window midfielder signing, with RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer reportedly set to join on a free transfer in June.
Since joining on a last-gasp loan in January, Sabitzer has made 13 appearances across all competitions for Man United.
He has notched three goals and one assist – including a brace in United’s 2-2 Europa League draw against Sevilla last Thursday (13 April).
The Austria international’s contract at Bayern is set to expire in June 2025.
Erik ten Hag is desperate to overhaul his midfield as he eyes a tilt at the Premier League title in the 2023-24 campaign.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (17 April) that the Red Devils are set to join Liverpool, Newcastle and Barcelona in the race for Wolves’ Matheus Nunes.
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