OFFICIAL: Man Utd sign Eriksen 'replacement'

With Christian Eriksen set for a long-term injury lay-off, Manchester United have now officially signed a new midfielder as a replacement for the Denmark international. 

It has been confirmed that the Red Devils have signed Marcel Sabitzer From Bayern Munich on loan for the rest of this season.

The midfielder reportedly did not take part in training with the Bavarians on Tuesday in anticipation of the potential exit, which has now come to pass.

This transfer comes after Eriksen was ruled out for two to three months following a nasty tackle by Reading FC's Andy Carroll during United's FA Cup tie on the weekend.

Chelsea were reportedly also interested in the Austrian, but later chose to focus on other targets, such as Enzo Fernandez of Benfica.

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Sabitzer struggled to earn regular first-team action with the Bavarians this season, making only seven starts in the Bundesliga, and will be hoping for more game now that he has made the switch to Old Trafford.

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