Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailAlexis Sanchez's transfer to Manchester United is very nearly complete. (Image: Daily Mirror)Thursday - January 18Arsene Wenger spoke to the press on Thursday morning, where he confirmed Sanchez's move to Manchester United for the first time. It also suggested a breakthrough in negotiations between Manchester United and Arsenal, who had been thrashing out terms of a straight swap with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. (Image: AFP)But his absence, along with Mkhitaryan's in the Manchester United team, was another indication that the deal was edging closer - even if it wasn't to be closed on the day. Alexis Sanchez pulled on the Manchester United shirt for the first time late on Sunday evening and with it came confirmation he will take the No.7 shirt.

Source: Daily Mirror January 21, 2018 16:02 UTC