Manchester United ‘categorically reject’ Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez for Anthony Martial swap deal
Jose Mourinho is desperate to pip rivals City for Chilean winger but the Gunners look unlikely to land the young Frenchman in return
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly snubbed a swap deal for Alexis Sanchez including Anthony Martial.
Jose Mourinho is desperate to pip rivals Manchester City to the Chilean winger in what would be a huge coup.
But according to RMC, Martial is not on the table as Old Trafford chiefs aim to hold on to their young talent.
Sanchez, 29, was axed from the Gunners squad on Sunday for the defeat at Bournemouth.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirmed after the setback he expected the Chilean’s future to be “decided within 48 hours”.
United have taken over as bookies’ favourites as they are apparently willing to throw more money at the deal.
Wenger attempted to make Raheem Sterling or Sergio Aguero part of Sanchez’s proposed exit last summer, which was blocked outright by Guardiola.
Martial, 22, is highly rated by Mourinho, who has seen the forward fire in nine goals this season.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a more realistic prospect if Wenger does demand a player but the Armenian’s poor form is a concern.
The suggest Guardiola has not given up on beating United to Sanchez’s signature.
He is apparently set to meet with Ferran Sorriano and Txiki Begiristain to figure out a new approach.