Man Utd: Alexis Sanchez will 'prove you all wrong' says Solskjaer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been backed to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid uncertainty over his Arsenal future. But the way Alexis Sanchez’s move from the Emirates to Old Trafford panned out could stop the Norwegian from signing another player from their Premier League rivals come the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are on the lookout for a new striker, with Solskjaer eager for his side to win the Premier League title next season.
Timo Werner and Moussa Dembele are both under consideration behind the scenes at Old Trafford amid their fine form for RB Leipzig and Lyon respectively.
But, over the weekend, it emerged that United were eyeing a stunning summer transfer deal for Aubameyang.
The Gabon international has been in remarkable form this season, scoring 20 goals despite the Gunners’ struggles under Unai Emery, Freddie Ljungberg and Mikel Arteta.
And, over the years, he’s proven himself to be one of the best strikers on the entire planet.
Because of that, it would make sense if United were to go for the 30-year-old at the end of the season.
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They’d be getting a goal-getter, somebody with the ability and pace to thrive alongside the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes.
But the way Sanchez’s nightmare time at Old Trafford panned out could stop United from raiding Arsenal again.
Back in January 2018, everybody expected the Chile international to join Manchester City.
Sanchez had come close to moving to the Etihad the summer before, with Pep Guardiola willing to swap him with Raheem Sterling.