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26th Oct 2018

Alexis Sanchez eyeing move away from Manchester United in January

Simon Lloyd

Yet again, reports have surfaced claiming Alexis Sanchez’s days at Manchester United are numbered.

Sanchez has struggled to find form since arriving at Old Trafford from Arsenal at the start of the year, scoring just four goals, and has recently lost his place in the United side as a result.

The Mirror now claim the Chilean has become disillusioned with life at the club and is looking to seal a move abroad in the January transfer window.

Their report claims the forward’s representatives have recently been exploring the possibility of a transfer elsewhere, with Paris Saint-Germain said to be top of a list of potential suitors. United, it adds, are open to him leaving.

Quite where Sanchez would fit in at PSG, who already boast a forward line which includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson Cavani, remains to be seen, though it is also said that moves to Italy and Spain are possibilities should a move to the Parc des Princes fail to materialise.

The former Barcelona star is thought to be on huge weekly wages at Old Trafford – some believing them to be up to £500,000 a week – which might explain why United are willing to allow his departure. Finding a club willing to match these figures, however, may prove difficult.

Sanchez appeared as a late substitute in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last Saturday. He did not feature in the squad as United lost 1-0 at home to Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

United return to Premier League action on Sunday with the visit of Everton. They play away at Bournemouth the following Saturday before a second match with Juventus, away in Turin.