Alexis Sanchez: Henrikh Mkhitaryan is key to Man Utd move - Arsene Wenger
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Manchester United will only sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez if Henrikh Mkhitaryan moves the other way, says Gunners manager Arsene Wenger.
United boss Jose Mourinho said his club were "doing absolutely everything they can" to sign Sanchez, who missed Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Wenger said: "He didn't play because you cannot drive up north and play football at the same time."
Armenia midfielder Mkhitaryan sat out United's 1-0 victory over Burnley.
Wenger said: "Sanchez will only happen if Mkhitaryan comes. That's why it takes longer."
United have appeared to be on the brink of signing Sanchez since Premier League leaders Manchester City ended their pursuit of the Chile forward on Monday.
Wenger said after last week's defeat at Bournemouth that Sanchez's future would be resolved "within 48 hours". Six days on, he gave the same timescale.
The Frenchman said: "January has been difficult for us, destabilising. We have had big players concerned with moving away which causes uncertainty.
"The deal happens only one way, if the other way happens as well, that's why it takes longer as well because it has to be co-ordinated.
"I expect it to happen. In the next 48 hours it will be decided."
Mourinho also remains confident Sanchez - whose contract expires at the end of the season - will end the transfer window at Old Trafford.
"If you ask me if I think he is coming, I think so, but I have no confirmation," Mourinho said.
"Expect soon or never. So close, so close, so close, if it doesn't happen it is not going to happen.
"I know my people are doing absolutely everything they can. I think they will be successful."
Wenger also said "nothing is happening" with his side's interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The 28-year-old Gabon striker was left out as his side drew 1-1 at Hertha Berlin on Friday, but Wenger said: "Aubameyang, no.
"He can be left out of the Dortmund team for different reasons, certainly not for transfer reasons at the moment."
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Mkhitayran is Armenian not German lol!
“Mkhitaryan is a world clas German international Who if I’m not mistaken has won the World Cup with Germany. ”
I think you may be mistaken
There are so many errors in your idiotic post that I can only conclude you're trolling (extremely badly)
Literally EVERYTHING you say in your post is incorrect.... All of it....
I am willing to bet you probably spelt your name wrong too...
*note to BBC: If the move doesn't go through, could you please repost this in the summer; ensuring you change the word 'United' to 'City' or 'PSG'. Thanks
From Di Maria to Sanchez.....they all are going to take them back to the top.
Utd fans wet themselves with excitement .....but it never works......it's always the next one who will win the league for Utd.
I suppose next season will be Man Utd's season......again.
That's a very good question, he was unbelievable in Germany ,now all of a suddenly everybody is questioning his ability. He is just another one of many younger players mishandled by Jose In my opinion.
I agree, I think Jose does mishandle attacking players and young players. It seems to me that if you dont want to be one of his pit-bulls then you're out. Yes he gets results from other players but his methods dont work with all, they also dont last either. He brings success but also instability, this is why he never gets past the third season.