File photo of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during an English Premier League football match. (Paul ELLIS/AFP) |
Sanchez is reportedly on the verge of joining United after Jose Mourinho's side made a blockbuster offer that eclipsed the interest from Premier League leaders Manchester City.
United manager Mourinho admitted on Monday that his side "have a chance" to sign the Chile forward in the January transfer window, with City understood to have now exited the race for the 29-year-old due to the cost involved.
According to the Daily Telegraph, United have offered Sanchez a four-and-a-half-year contract which would make him the top-earning player at the club.
With the Telegraph reporting a £30 million transfer fee, £20 million signing-on fee and a £10 million agent's fee likely to be involved, it means United could face an overall outlay of over £150 million should they secure a deal for the former Barcelona player.
United have been approached for comment but have yet to respond.
Mourinho left the 28-year-old midfielder out of his squad to face Stoke on Monday due to "doubts about his future".
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