Manchester United ‘offered chance to sign Yannick Carrasco’ after Christian Eriksen injury blow

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid’s Yannick Carrasco after losing Christian Eriksen to injury.

Eriksen picked up an ankle injury after a forceful challenge from Andy Carroll during United’s 3-1 win against Reading on Saturday, and has been ruled out for three months.

United are keen to add a midfielder to their ranks following this blow, and Carrasco has emerged as a potential option for the Red Devils, as reported by The Telegraph.

Man United have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco

Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury

The report claims that Erik ten Hag is unsure about moving for Carrasco, though, and any deal would have to be a loan rather than a permanent signing.

Ten Hag was quizzed on bringing in a replacement for Eriksen during his press conference on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest, but admitted that it will be difficult to sign anyone before the transfer window closes.

‘On deadline day it’s difficult. You can’t make policy on such bad injuries, but we have players in the midfield department, good players. We have players who can fill the gap,’ Ten Hag said.

‘I think you can never fill that (gap) because every player has his own characteristics and identity. 

Erik ten Hag believes it will be difficult to sign a replacement for Eriksen on deadline day

‘Another player will always fill in in a different way, but it doesn’t mean you have to be less successful.’

Eriksen and Carrasco are widely regarded as different players, with the former operating almost exclusively in central midfield alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes since arriving at Old Trafford last summer, while Carrasco tends to play out wide.

Carrasco has shown his versatility over the years by featuring in a more central role at times, though, and with United facing a busy second half of the season as they continue to play in four different competitions they could see him as a useful option to have in their squad.

Ten Hag has Fred and Scott McTominay to deputise for Eriksen, but may seek to bring in an extra body to help his side with their congested fixture list before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline.