ALEXIS SANCHEZ LIVE: Man Utd set for announcement as star passes Carrington medical
ALEXIS SANCHEZ is poised to join Manchester United from Premier League rivals Arsenal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going in the opposite direction. Express Sport is on hand to bring you all of the latest on the deals.
ALEXIS SANCHEZ LIVE: All of the latest updates ahead of Man Utd move
Alexis Sanchez is at Carrington to undergo a medical with Manchester United.
The Chilean will sign a Premier League-record £500,000-a-week deal at Old Trafford.
Sanchez took a private jet from Farnborough to Manchester Airport and drove straight to Carrington.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was spotted at a London hotel last night.
Armenian has agreed personal terms with Arsenal to seal swap deal.
Express Sport brings you the very latest updates as Sanchez and Mkhitaryan trade clubs.
Chris Sutton believes Alexis Sanchez must deliver at Manchester United instantly (Image: GETTY)
Sanchez made for Man Utd
Jamie Redknapp is excited to see how Alexis Sanchez fits into Manchester United and believes they are a match made in heaven.
He is expected to be officially unveiled by the Red Devils at some point today and could make his debut against Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.
And former England international Redknapp believes Sanchez will be a huge success at Old Trafford.
“Some players are born to play for Manchester United and Alexis Sanchez is one of them. He can handle the pressure that comes with being part of this club,” Redknapp told the Daily Mail.
“Sanchez is a warrior who is blessed with incredible talent. He is a killer in the box who lives to score goals.
Sanchez under pressure
Chris Sutton believes Alexis Sanchez will be under increased pressure to hit the ground running at Manchester United following his move from Arsenal.
“We have not seen the football that we know Sanchez can produce this season," Sutton told the Daily Mail.
"Given the vast sums of money involved in this move, he has to hit the ground running and recapture his best form.
“He will be scrutinised more than ever and under huge pressure to perform. But Mourinho is building something at Old Trafford and, in Sanchez, he has a top-quality player who will lift United.”
Alexis Sanchez will undergo a medical today ahead of his move from Arsenal to Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
Sanchez debut?
With Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United all-but officially announced, fans will be eager to find out when they will see their new signing in action.
The Red Devils face Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday and Sanchez would be eligible to play in the match after missing Arsenal's defeat to Nottingham Forest in the last round.
However, Mourinho may opt to hold Sanchez back for their crucial league fixture against Tottenham a week on Wednesday.
Sanchez selfie hint
Alexis Sanchez has been snapped taking a selfie in his Manchester United kit at Old Trafford.
He is expected to be announced by Manchester United on Monday, once his work permit has been ratified.
But it seems the Chile international is itching to let fans know of his arrival early after he was snapped taking a selfie in his new kit.
The photo which has been shared on Twitter appears to show the 29-year-old taking a snap of himself in his No 7 shirt.
It would suggest the official photos for his big unveiling have been taken and he is now on the brink of being announced by the club.
Sanchez made Arsenal demands
Robert Pires says Alexis Sanchez would have stayed at Arsenal if they had spent more in the transfer window.
“For me, Alexis wanted to stay at Arsenal,” he said.
“I have not talked to him, but what I see, what I smell, is that he was very good in London, very good in Arsenal.
“What Alexis wanted was for Arsenal to spend money on other players.”
Alexis Sanchez wanted Arsenal to sign more players (Image: GETTY)
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Sanchez announcement latest
Manchester United could wait until tomorrow to announce the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal.
That’s according to sports journalist Tom McDermott, who revealed the update on Twitter.
"Sanchez’s medical is this afternoon at Carrington, but the club are in no particular hurry to announce it today," he said.
"They might I’m told, but don’t be surprised if it’s tomorrow.
"Yeovil away in the FA Cup on Friday is likely to be the Chilean’s first #MUFC outing."
Sanchez hits back
Alexis Sanchez has thrown shade at critics of his mega-money Manchester United contract.
The Chilean has been branded a "mercenary" this week by plenty of critics, including Martin Keown.
And he's now fired back on Twitter by sharing a story defending his move to United.
Whether Sanchez will post his thoughts on the switch on social media remains to be seen.
Sanchez arrives at Man Utd
Alexis Sanchez has arrived for his medical at Manchester United.
Sanchez landed in Manchester earlier today after chartering a private jet from London.
Sanchez was seen sat in the back of a car, being driven to United’s training complex.
United are expected to announce Sanchez’s signing by Monday.
Alexis Sanchez has boarded a private jet on his way to Manchester (Image: INSTAGRAM)
Well that was quick! Alexis Sanchez’s short-haul flight from London to Manchester is over.
He is said to have landed at Manchester airport, having thought to have departed from Farnborough this morning.
Sanchez will now make his way to Carrington for his medical.
Sanchez boards private jet
Alexis Sanchez has boarded a private jet on his way to Manchester.
The Arsenal star is thought to have departed from London Luton airport with the help of flight support firm Signature.
He filmed himself getting on the private jet via his instagram account.
He will head to Carrington for his medical today.
Man Utd panic
Paul Ince says the Manchester United forwards will be panicking over Alexis Sanchez’s impending arrival.
“He’s a world class signing, which is why everyone was desperate to get him,” Ince said.
“In that current United side, there’s no one like him.
“That can beat two, three, four players and find the net and totally change a game within minutes. There’s not been someone like that at United for a long time, either.
“I would imagine there are some players who are panicking about his arrival.
“Mourinho is clearly looking to improve and change that team up, to make them more enjoyable to watch.
“That means people will need to make way if they can’t meet the standard.
“You know what you’re getting from Romelu Lukaku. Anthony Martial can do that, when he switches on, which isn’t often.
“Marcus Rashford is still young and doesn’t get the game time, but none of those players are on the same level as Sanchez.
“None of them have got that wow factor. They’re good players on their day – but Sanchez is a game changer. He’s priceless.”
Alexis Sanchez is a 'priceless' player, reckons Paul Ince (Image: GETTY)
Sanchez at Carrington?
Alexis Sanchez is yet to arrive at Carrington for his Manchester United medical.
Express Sport understands United manager Jose Mourinho has given his players the day off after yesterday’s win over Burnley.
There have only been a few arrivals at the training ground so far this morning.
Sanchez is expected to have a medical later today and will meet his new team-mates on Monday.
Sanchez training debut
Jose Mourinho will put Manchester United-bound Alexis Sanchez through his paces at Carrington for the first time on Tuesday.
That’s according to journalist Samuel Luckhurst, who covers the Red Devils for the Manchester Evening News.
"Alexis Sanchez due at Carrington for his United medical today," he wrote on Twitter.
"Set to train with new teammates on Tuesday."
Sanchez is in line to make his United debut in next Friday night’s FA Cup fourth-round showdown with Yeovil.
Alexis Sanchez scarves go on sale at Old Trafford
Owen on Sanchez move
Alexis Sanchez is wrong to be joining Manchester United rather than Manchester City, says Michael Owen.
"There is clearly one major reason why Alexis Sanchez is choosing Manchester United over Manchester City," he explained to the Daily Mail.
"Naturally, as a footballer he wants to maximise his earnings but as an attacking player, I’m still surprised he would opt for Jose Mourinho over Pep Guardiola.
"As an attacking player, he must know that he is going to be asked to temper his game, certainly compared to the season he had under Guardiola at Barcelona or his time under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
"Maybe if I was a defender, I might prefer Mourinho but at United Sanchez will eventually conform to what Mourinho wants and that will restrict his performance. I don’t think a team like United should play that way."
Mkhitaryan price tag
BBC Sport journalist Simon Stone says Manchester United wanted more than £30m for Henrikh Mkhitaryan despite his misfit status at Old Trafford
"Worth bearing in mind Utd were asking £30m+ for Mkhitaryan even though there had been break down of trust with Mourinho," he wrote on Twitter.
"Ed Woodward done well to swap him for Sanchez.
"Both will do well I think."
Liverpool hijack claim
Liverpool tried to lure Alexis Sanchez to Anfield but could not compete with Manchester United in the financial stakes.
That’s according to the Daily Star, who say the Reds pounced after Manchester City ended their interest in the 29-year-old.
Liverpool have cash to burn following Philippe Coutinho’s whopping £142m move to La Liga giants Barcelona.
However, they were not prepared to commit to the £500,000-a-week wages that Sanchez is set to pick up at United.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is in London to complete his move from Manchester United to rivals Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
That's according to the timescale provided by a club insider to Jonathan Pearce yesterday.
The BBC commentator told Football Focus: "As far as Alexis Sanchez is concerned, no updates today.
"I gather he said goodbye to the Arsenal players last night although stories that said he’s already had a medical have not been confirmed by Manchester United.
"I spoke to someone who’s close to Manchester United this morning. He thinks that deal will be done in the next 24 hours."