Manchester United are working on a loan deal to bring Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer to the club ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Manchester Evening News understands the Old Trafford hierarchy have identified Sabitzer as a suitable replacement for Christian Eriksen, with the Danish playmaker facing a significant spell on the sidelines after he left Old Trafford on crutches following Saturday's FA Cup triumph over Reading.
United confirmed in a statement today (Tuesday): "While investigations are continuing, initial assessments indicate that Eriksen is likely to be out until late April or early May.