Unemployed Alexis Sanchez lined up for stunning return to former club as chief outlines transfer plans
ALEXIS SANCHEZ is being lined up for a shock return to former club Inter Milan, according to reports.
The ex-Arsenal and Manchester United star is unemployed after being released by Marseille.
Sanchez had only joined the club last season, but found himself packing his bags despite scoring 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season.
Before his spell in France, the Chilean turned out for Inter for three seasons, with the first being a loan spell from Man Utd.
While there he helped them end the club's Serie A title drought.
In total he bagged 20 goals from 109 appearances in all competitions.
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And now, at the age of 34, Sanchez could make a stunning return to Italy.
As quoted by , Inter CEO Beppe Marotta said: "Sanchez is keen on returning here.
"Alexis sent us clear messages about his desire to re-join Inter, it’s true."
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After three-and-a-half successful seasons in North London, Sanchez sealed a sensational transfer to United halfway in January 2018, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way.
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However, the move turned sour very quickly, with Sanchez - who was on around £500,000 a week, revealing he wanted to leave United after just one training session.
He would eventually leave Old Trafford permanently in 2020, joining Inter on a free transfer.
This summer he has been linked with a return to Barcelona.
Meanwhile, SunSport revealed in May Sanchez had put out feelers regarding a Premier League return.
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