Manchester United closing in on agreement for Marcel Sabitzer loan ...

Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement to sign Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich.

The 28-year-old midfielder is set to fly in to complete a proposed loan move.

Sabitzer may undergo some medical tests ahead of the move but United have already received positive information from Bayern.

Board approval has been sought and granted ahead of the straight loan, which must be completed before Tuesday’s transfer deadline at 11pm GMT.

United want to sign a midfielder following news of Christian Eriksen’s long-term injury, as well as a short-term problem for the Scotland international Scott McTominay.

In their absence, manager Erik ten Hag only has two central midfielders available for the upcoming Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace.

Sabitzer spent six seasons at RB Leipzig before signing for Bayern in August 2021.

He has made 40 Bundesliga appearances since signing for the reigning champions, scoring two goals.

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