Erik ten Hag needs reinforcements at Manchester United to challenge for Champions League places, while the Red Devils are close to completing the transfer of Marcel Zabitzer.

Marcel Zabitzer, BavariaPhoto: Frank Hoermann/SVEN SIMON / DPA / Profimedia

Marcel Zabitzer to join Manchester United on loan – Austrian wants to work with Erik ten Hag, although Chelsea are favorites to sign him

According to Transfermarkt, Marcel Zabitzer wants to move to Old Trafford, with United and Bayern Munich finalizing the details of the move.

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United will take the Austrian on loan until the end of this season.

In the current season, the 28-year-old player has 24 matches, one goal and one assist for the German champion.

Primarily a central midfielder, Sabitzer can also play as a defensive midfielder or right winger.