MANCHESTER City’s decision to end their interest in Alexis Sanchez leaves Manchester United favourites to sign the wantaway Arsenal forward on a £350,000-a-week deal, the Daily Mail reports.
The Chile international, 29, is said to have wanted too high a salary for City, who pulled out of the race on Monday. City’s withdrawal does not leave him a shoo-in for United, however, as Chelsea have discussed his terms and are yet to rule out a bid, according to the paper.
As a sweetener Jose Mourinho may give Sanchez United’s fabled number seven shirt previously worn by greats including David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Eric Cantona and George Best.
Jose Mourinho gives his post-match verdict to #MUTV following #MUFC's win over Stoke. pic.twitter.com/yRQQLX2j8v
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 15, 2018
Sanchez’s impending departure has seen the Gunners open up talks with Borussia Dortmund over a transfer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the Daily Mirror.
Arsenal’s new head of recruitment, Sven Mislintat, knows the 28-year-old Gabon forward from his time at the Bundesliga club and has recommended him to Emirates top brass, the newspaper reports.
Dortmund are reported to be after £60 million for Aubameyang, however, which is likely to lead to delays while a deal is thrashed out.
The Gunners’ fund could be boosted by the £20 million sale of Theo Walcott to Everton, which could happen this week, the Daily Mirror says.
The Toffees are said to be intent on securing the services of the 28-year-old forward, who may be inclined to move to Goodison Park with the promise of more play.
The England player, who joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2006, has only made six Premier League appearances this season.
Across London, Chelsea’s plot to grab Andy Carroll to boost their attacking options is to be met with strong resistance by West Ham, The Sun reports. The Blues are said to be planning to offer the forward an opportunity to move to Stamford Bridge on loan.
Carroll has struggled to be part of Hammers’ boss David Moyes’ plans while recovering from an ankle injury, however assistant manager Alan Irvine said the 29-year-old remains part of their strategy. According to the Evening Standard West Ham are only open to a permanent deal.
Swansea are in talks with Atletico Madrid over potential transfers for France striker Kevin Gameiro and Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, Wales Online report.
New boss Carlos Carvalhal arrived tasked with keeping the club in the Premier League, and beefing up forward reinforcements is reported to be a priority.
West Ham duo Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew are reported to have been targets when the transfer season got underway, although the interest is said to have waned.
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