Alexis Sanchez transfer to Manchester United hinges on Henrikh Mkhitaryan, says agent Mino Raiola
United forward is wanted by Arsenal as part of deal for Sanchez, who appears set on a move to Old Trafford in January transfer window
Manchester United’s bid to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal hinges on Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving the other way, the Armenian player’s agent said.
Sanchez, who appears to have played his last game for Arsenal, had been strongly linked with a move to either United or Manchester City, and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has also spoken of his admiration for the player.
The Chile international, who is out of contract this summer, had appeared certain to sign for Pep Guardiola’s team after a transfer fell through in August but City have pulled out of the race for the 29-year-old due to the costs involved.
There has been speculation Mkhitaryan will be offered as a makeweight from United to land Sanchez, and Mourinho left the playmaker out of the squad to face Stoke on Monday due to “doubts about his future”.
Mkhitaryan’s agent Mino Raiola told British newspaper The Times that Sanchez’s transfer to United was reliant on his client joining Arsenal as part of the deal.
