Marcel Sabitzer wasn't on Manchester United's agenda in the days leading up to January's transfer deadline - but the Austrian international has made the most of his opportunity to deputise for the injured Christian Eriksen.
Once it became clear that Eriksen would be sidelined for the majority of the campaign, Erik ten Hag and the Old Trafford hierarchy acted swiftly to thrash out a deal with Bayern Munich to bring Sabitzer to the Premier League until the end of the season.
It was a move that suited all parties: United bagged a more than adequate deputy for Eriksen whilst Sabitzer would have the opportunity to play regularly again after falling out of favour in Munich.
