Alexis Sanchez has boarded a private jet as his move to Manchester United edges closer.

The Chilean is expected in Manchester on Sunday afternoon to undergo his medical.

United and Arsenal have finally reached an agreement on a sensational swap deal, which will see Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction.

Sanchez uploaded a clip on his Instagram story as he boarded a private jet in the snow, seemingly bound for Manchester.

Both players are set to undergo medicals on Sunday ahead of the deal, with Sanchez jetting in with his agent Fernando Felicevich .

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However, the deals may not be officially completed until Monday as both Sanchez and Mkhitaryan are non-EU players and must have their work permits ratified by their new clubs.

Speaking after his side's win over Burnley, Jose Mourinho insisted the deal was close.

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"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 doing absolutely everything they can. I think they will be successful."

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Arsene Wenger added: "Sanchez will only happen if Mkhitaryan comes. That's why it takes longer.

"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."