Jesse Lingard has jokingly welcomed 'Manchester United's latest signing' on the club's official Instagram account.

The in-form midfielder has 'taken over' the Red Devils' social media account for the day and decided to tease fans over the imminent Alexis Sanchez transfer.

Despite never referencing a name, it's clear Lingard is talking about the Gunners man.

The Chilean is expected to complete his move to Old Trafford this week in a deal that would see Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction.

Jesse Lingard welcomes Manchester United's 'latest signing' (
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Lingard pretends to shake the 'new signing's' hand (
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In his press conference on Thursday, Arsene Wenger confirmed the deal is "likely" to happen.

Sanchez has already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils and will sign a four-and-a-half-year deal worth a staggering £500k-a-week.

Despite the transfer not being over the line, it didn't stop Lingard using that as an excuse to be cheeky.

Lingard laughs at his own joke (
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Sanchez looks set to complete his move to United this week (
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"Hello, welcome!," began Lingard in the video. "How are you?

"Hope you enjoy your time here.

"Enjoy, enjoy the medical!"

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