Manchester United make Marcel Sabitzer permanent decision and more transfer rumours

Manchester United will look to make Marcel Sabitzer's loan deal permanent this summer after being impressed with the midfielder's first few months, according to reports.

Sabitzer joined United from Bayern Munich in a last-minute January deal, Erik ten Hag acting swiftly to find midfield cover following Christian Eriksen's ankle injury. The Austrian has 11 appearances to his name, with one goal and an assist- the latter of which came in Wednesday's win over Brentford and arguably his best game since arriving.

The current loan deal has neither an option nor an obligation to make it permanent, but Football Insider reports that Ten Hag will push for a deal this summer regardless. The Dutchman is said to have been hugely impressed with Sabitzer's fitness levels, mentality and professionalism.

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Any approach for a permanent deal isn't likely to be met with resistance from Bayern, with Sabitzer having fallen down the pecking order in Bavaria behind the likes of Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Ryan Gravenberch. However Thomas Tuchel's side are expected to demand around £25-30million.

Elsewhere, Football Insider also reports that Chelsea are eyeing a summer move for United target Goncalo Ramos.

The Blues look set to be shopping in the same markets as United, with both prioritising a world-class striker this summer. United have made Harry Kane their priority target but have also kept tabs on several other options, including Ramos, Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani.

The Portuguese international has 25 goals and 10 assists across 37 appearances this season, garnering worldwide attention for his hat-trick in the World Cup last-16 win over Switzerland last