MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal with Alexis Sanchez over a stunning January transfer, according to reports.
The Chilean, whose Arsenal contract runs out in the summer, appeared close to joining Manchester City in this window.
Lo United e’ vicino all’accordo economico con Sanchez. Poi si tratterà con Arsenal per Gennaio! @SkySport
— Mario Giunta (@MarioGiunta) January 12, 2018
However, reports of last-minute interest from United has gathered pace in recent days.
And Sky Sport Italia are now reporting that the Red Devils have agreed a financial package with Sanchez.
If true, it means a fee with Arsenal would be the only stumbling block preventing the former Barcelona man moving to Old Trafford.
Sanchez looked to be on course to join City in the summer window, with Pep Guardiola keen.
However, Arsenal’s failure to land Thomas Lemar from Monaco as a replacement saw the deal fall through.
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It looked like City would wait until summer, but an injury to Gabriel Jesus means they may have to act sooner than first anticipated.
Arsenal fans would presumably rather their star player moved to the Etihad than to United, given previous transactions between the two.
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In the summer of 2012, they allowed top scorer Robin van Persie to leave for Old Trafford for £24million.
And the Dutchman was the leading marksman again as United romped to the title.
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