United's neeUnited's need for a midfielder has intensified after Christian Eriksen was ruled out with injury until at least April. Chelsea have been working on a move for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez but that deal has not been fully agreed yet.

Bayern are ready to let Sabitzer leave on loan or permanently and their sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has been on the phone to both Premier League clubs.

United are waiting on Bayern to decide if they will do business - although the Manchester Evening News are reporting United are 'confident' they can complete a deal before the deadline.

United's preference is a loan and that could work for Bayern as Sabitzer still has two-and-a-half years left on his contract.

The fact United and Bayern are in different European competitions and not direct rivals could be one key factor in any possible deal.

Austria international Sabitzer joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021 but has started just seven games in the Bundesliga so far this season.

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