By the time the Manchester United offer became firm on 12 January, Alexis Sanchez’s position was already proving more flexible, because there was an awful lot on his mind. By the time the Manchester United offer became firm on 12 January, Alexis Sanchez’s position was already proving more flexible, because there was an awful lot on his mind. It was at best an attempt to let it be known that they would be willing to do business if the City deal broke down. The expectation at Old Trafford was still that Sanchez would very likely end up at the Etihad. For their part, Arsenal were instantly more favourable to the Old Trafford offer.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2018 18:45 UTC