By AFPMore by this AuthorLONDONManchester United on Monday confirmed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading in the opposite direction. "I am thrilled to be joining the biggest club in the world," said 29-year-old Chile international forward Sanchez. The swap deal that sees Armenia international winger Mkhitaryan, also 29, head to the Emirates following a mixed 18 months at Old Trafford had been expected for several days. "He will bring his ambition, drive and personality, qualities that make a Manchester United player and a player that makes the team stronger and the supporters proud of their club dimension and prestige. Arsenal also published the news of the swap deal on their website.

Source: Daily Nation January 22, 2018 18:15 UTC