How Man Utd's move for Portuguese star could see Arsenal bid farewell to Alexis Sanchez

How Man Utd's move for Portuguese star could see Arsenal bid farewell to Alexis Sanchez
2017-26-05 - 10:55
Manchester United could hold the key to the future of Arsenal play-maker Alexis Sanchez. Confused? OK let us explain. Recent reports suggest that the Red Devils are preparing a double assault on Bayern Munich for Brazilian wide man Douglas Costa and young Portuguese play-maker Renato Sanches this summer and the money collected from their respective sales will finance Bayern’s move for the 28-year-old Chilean international.
 
United boss Jose Mourinho has always maintained that 19-year-old Sanches would have been better served by choosing to head to Old Trafford last summer rather that the Allianz Arena. After a season of frustration for the youngster in which he has failed to command a first-team spot under coach Carlo Ancelotti, Spanish portal Don Balon understands that Mourinho will now try a second attempt to try to lure him to the Premier League.
 
26-year-old Costa is also heading towards the exit in Bavaria and recent reports claim that the Bundesliga giants will allow him to leave for bids of around £30M. The player has fallen out with several high-profile executives at the club over contract discussions and now the Europa League winners could present competition to Spurs, who are also believed to be ready to make a move.