Luke Shaw in action for Manchester United (Getty)

Arsenal enquired after the availability of Luke Shaw during their talks with Manchester United regarding Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.

The Gunners have been in dialogue with the Red Devils in recent days as they look to agree a swap deal involving Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

It’s understood the clubs and players are now all in agreement over that deal – but it could have been a different Manchester United player heading to the Emirates if Arsenal had their way.

The Sun report that Arsenal wanted Shaw in exchange for Sanchez.

Alexis Sanchez dances
Alexis Sanchez is on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player (Getty)

However, Manchester United weren’t open to letting Shaw leave, particularly with the left-back being a regular in Jose Mourinho’s side in recent weeks.

He is out of contract at the end of the season but Manchester United have an option to extend his contract for another year.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is moving to Arsenal (Getty)

The Sun add that Arsenal will continue to pay close attention to Shaw’s situation at Old Trafford with a view to making a move again in the future.

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