Alexis Sanchez continues to feature prominently in the transfer gossip columns.
After months of speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, the Chilean’s move to Manchester City failed to materialise on deadline day. Despite this, reports have since claimed that Pep Guardiola will make another move for the player when the transfer window reopens in January.
He may, however, face competition from across town…
An exclusive in The Sun on Wednesday morning has claimed that Manchester United are also interested in signing the player, with Jose Mourinho said to be ‘desperate’ to bring him to Old Trafford. The report also adds that the United boss, who failed in his attempts to bring in a wide player during the summer, has been quoted a £25million signing-on fee for the former Barcelona player.
Little else in the report suggests Sanchez could actually make the move to United, although it does claim that the flourishing strike partnership between Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero might prompt City to reassess whether their own move for the Arsenal star is still necessary.
This, and reports that City were considering lodging a complaint against Arsenal for their handling of the Sanchez deal, might just strengthen United’s position if they are genuinely considering making a move.
