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Alexis Sanchez to Man Utd in doubt? Pundit reveals big Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Arsenal fear
MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan should not join Arsenal as part of a deal that would see Alexis Sanchez move in the opposite direction.
Paul Pogba effortlessly sets up goal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Scotland and Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley.
Manchester United are favourites to sign Sanchez but the deal was thrown into doubt this afternoon by Mkhitaryan’s agent Mino Raiola.
He claims the only way Sanchez will join United is if Mkhitaryan signs for the Gunners.
Burley does not think it would be a good deal for the Armenian or Arsenal themselves.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan should not move to Arsenal, claims Craig Burley
Mkhitaryan is a talent but I get the feeling that he’s better suited going back to Germany
He says the 28-year-old is better suited to a move to another league in Europe.
“I don’t see Arsenal as a great move for him, I don’t see it as a brilliant move for Arsenal either,” Burley said.
“Yeah it would potentially fill some numbers if (Mesut) Ozil and Sanchez go, in a swap for Sanchez plus some cash.
“But those two have found it difficult and frustrating and difficult at Arsenal and they’re better players than Mkhitaryan; Sanchez is a better player, Ozil is a better player, he’s a World Cup-winner, no matter what you think of him.
Mkhitaryan should move back to Germany or go to Spain or Italy, claims Burley
“Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a talent but I get the feeling that he’s better suited going back to Germany, or maybe going to Italy, or going to Spain.
“I think that’s where his talents are better suited in terms of the pace of the game.
“He’s just found it difficult in England, so I would be surprised if he is a makeweight in the deal for Sanchez to go to United.
"I might be wrong, I don’t know.”
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