Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag explains how long he saw Phil Jones train for

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has not ruled out a permanent move for Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer.

Sabitzer joined United on loan for the remainder of the season on transfer deadline day in January but he will miss their remaining four games with a meniscus injury.

The 29-year-old played 18 times for United and scored three goals but he is under contract at Bayern until 2025.

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Bayern have also changed coaches since Sabitzer moved to Manchester as Thomas Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann in March.

"We will see but it's not our main focus," Ten Hag said of the possibility of retaining Sabitzer. "The main focus is Bournemouth."

Ten Hag also revealed he saw Phil Jones train for a total of 20 minutes during his time as United manager.

United finally confirmed Jones, 31, will leave the club after 12 years when his contract expires next month. The defender has started twice for United in the last three years amid a chronic knee problem.

Jones was briefly involved in the first training session Ten Hag oversaw in June. "Yes, 20 minutes, first training of the year!

"He has had a great career, what he achieved. Winning the Premier League, winning the FA Cup, winning Europa League, being present at two World Cups. Massive career at Man United. All the credits for his career."

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