Borussia Dortmund want Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga

Borussia Dortmund are interested in bringing Manchester United attacker Anthony Elanga to the Bundesliga during the winter transfer window, according to talkSPORT.

The 20-year-old Sweden international is way down manager Erik ten Hag’s pecking order at Old Trafford, with just five Premier League starts under his belt this season.

Alejandro Garnacho, 18, appears to have moved ahead of Elanga in the selection process in recent games, and he could be allowed to leave in the coming weeks.

Everton have also been linked with the Swede, while Bournemouth are among the Premier League clubs who have enquired about Elanga’s availability.

The Man Utd academy graduate played 21 league games last term, starting 14, but he may be forced to leave if the club signs another winger before the end of the January transfer window.

Jadon Sancho is also expected to return to the squad soon after some fitness struggles, and that will likely further limit Elanga’s opportunities this term.

Dortmund have shown in recent seasons that they do not shy away from handing youngsters regular chances, and a move to the Signal Iduna Park could entice Elanga.

Remaining in the Premier League could also be an option, and a loan exit to one of his suitors could be beneficial to both the club and player.

The 2019-20 Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year still has plenty of years ahead of him, but he knows he cannot afford to keep sitting on the Old Trafford bench for the rest of the campaign.