Alexis Sanchez transfer latest: Man Utd’s move for Arsenal star hinges on Henrikh Mkhitaryan agreeing to go to the Emirates
ALEXIS SANCHEZ'S Old Trafford move now hinges on Henrikh Mkhitaryan agreeing to sign for Arsenal.
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Sanchez - with Mkhitaryan moving as a straight swap without cash.
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United are offering Sanchez, 29, a whopping £350,000-a-week wages, a £25million signing on fee and will reportedly give him the iconic No7 shirt.
His agent, Fernando Felicevich, will also earn £5m.
The Red Devils are prepared to meet Arsenal's £35m asking price by offering Mkhitaryan in a straight swap - some reports claim there would be no transfer fee on top.
The Armenia playmaker's agent, Mino Raiola, told the Times: "Manchester United are not going to sign Sanchez unless Mkhi agrees to join Arsenal."
Raiola claims Mkhitaryan, 28, is still weighing up his options.
He added: "Mkhi is going to do what is best for him. He has two-and-a-half years left on his contract, so it's his decision."
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Mkhitaryan is reportedly unsure about joining Arsenal because he would have to take a pay cut.
The Gunners' league position is also an issue, as is the lack of Champions League football.
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Mkhitaryan was left out of the squad for United's 3-0 win against Stoke last night.
Jose Mourinho admitted his decision was due to "doubts about his future".
He said: "I would lie if I said it was a pure tactical decision. It was just a choice of the players that we know, in this moment, they have 100 per cent their heads in Manchester United.
"I don't think it's easy for a player to play when there are doubts about his future.
"It's added pressure that a player doesn't need, so I think it's the best for him and for us, while the doubt is in the air, to protect him."
Arsene Wenger claimed Sanchez's future would be decided before Wednesday.
But since then, Manchester City have pulled out of the race.
Chelsea also ruled themselves out of the running when Antonio Conte, asked whether the club are trying to sign Sanchez, said: "I don't think so."
City valued the Chile star at £20million but never made a bid and were also unhappy at the £5m fee they were quoted for Sanchez's agent.
Etihad top brass have now pulled the plug on their year-long pursuit and left United in pole position to sign Sanchez.
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak spoke with Pep Guardiola and City execs and decided the numbers were too hot for them.
Arsenal hope to cover Sanchez's exit with a £44m deal for Bordeaux's Brazilian winger Malcom.
Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could also be on his way to the Emirates - with Olivier Giroud going in the opposite direction.