Pranav Nair
Marcel Sabitzer opens up on Manchester United interest
According to German publication Kicker (h/t Manchester Evening News), RB Leipzig skipper Marcel Sabitzer has opened up on speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
The 27-year-old is one of the finest midfielders in the Bundesliga and has also been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. All three teams will have had a first-hand impression of the Austrian, having faced off against Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League in recent seasons.
Sabitzer’s contract at Leipzig is set to expire in 2022 and the Bundesliga giants may be forced to cash in on him instead of losing him on a free transfer next year. He is currently valued at a relatively modest £36million.
Currently on international duty with Austria, Sabitzer was asked if he could imagine himself playing for clubs such as Manchester United. The player for his part responded in the affirmative.
“I can imagine it a lot.”
A central midfielder, Sabitzer can also play an attacking role and do a job on the right wing. The Austrian could very well prove to be the answer to a number of our problems.
The Red Devils lack an overwhelming force on the right wing and also lack scorers from midfield apart from Bruno Fernandes. Although Paul Pogba has chipped in, he has been far from consistent.
A jack of all trades!
Sabitzer has in recent months been deployed in a defensive role by Julian Nagelsmann. With Nemanja Matic not getting any younger, it is yet another position United will need to strengthen.
The Austrian is adept in both attack and defence. His presence could very well ease our transition on the pitch from defence to attack.
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A move to the Premier League would certainly be a lucrative proposition for Sabitzer. However, he says that wages will not play a part in his decision.
