While United did not officially have an option to sign Sabitzer as part of his loan contract, Bayern Munich were keen to offload him permanently and there was hope that he would realise his potential in England under Ten Hag.

However, a permanent deal failed to materialise and United instead opted to bring in Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat. Neither are yet to have the desired impact, especially compared to Sabitzer and his European heroics.

United’s midfield woes have been well-documented and with Sabitzer set to plastered over Germany’s back pages the Red Devils will be left wondering if they made a mistake in not signing him permamently.

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