Inter Milan expect to have a firm idea of whether a deal to sign Alexis Sanchez can be struck to sign over the next two days. The Old Trafford side are open to letting him leave,

Those in the Manchester United boardroom must wince when they hear the name Alexis Sanchez, such is the poor value for money their £560,000-per-week man has delivered. 

Alexis Sanchez featured in a behind-closed-doors Manchester United fixture against Sheffield United, as he prepares to end his Old Trafford nightmare and seal a summer move to Inter Milan.

Sanchez, like the Van Persie, swapped north London for Manchester, but has failed to follow in the Dutchman's footsteps since joining last January.

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The 30-year-old, who has struggled for form at United, is in negotiations with Inter Milan over a season-long loan deal from Old Trafford. He reportedly had to visit the US embassy in the capital.

Inter Milan welcome Leece in their opening Serie A match on Monday night and Sanchez could reportedly be in attendance before undergoing a medical the next day.

Representatives from both clubs have held talks over the past few weeks in the hope of agreeing a deal that would see the former Barcelona and Arsenal end his torrid spell at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's plans to sell Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan look set to be placed on hold while the club waits for news on Anthony Martial's thigh injury.

The Italians have agreed to pay around £4.5million of the Chile international's salary and there is no obligation to make the deal permanent. He is due in Milan on Wednesday to complete a medical.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Romelu Lukaku was one of the key players in bringing Alexis Sanchez to Milan this summer, after begging his former Manchester United team-mate to make the move.

Alexis Sanchez has landed in Milan ahead of completing his loan move to Inter from Manchester United. It marks a fresh start for Sanchez and brings to an end a torrid 18 months at United.

Inter have agreed to pay close to £4.5million of the Chile international's £21m annual salary, meaning United will still have to foot a significant portion of his wages.

Manchester United hoped that Alexis Sanchez would be the man to kickstart their resurgence but the winger is joining Inter Milan having endured a miserable time at the club.

Man United walked away from a summer deal for Juventus striker Dybala 'because Ed Woodward feared another Alexis Sanchez situation' over the Argentine's £18million-a-year wage demands.

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Alexis Sanchez posted a farewell message to his Manchester United teammates after sealing a move to Inter Milan.

Manchester United have confirmed that Alexis Sanchez has joined Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal. The winger had fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and will hope to rediscover his best form.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Alexis Sanchez had to leave Manchester United to save his career. The Chilean completed a season-long loan move to Inter Milan after 18 torrid months at Old Trafford.

MARTIN KEOWN discusses Alexis Sanchez, David Luiz, prospects for Sunday's north London derby and the latest England squad in his latest Q&A with the fans.

ADAM SHERGOLD: Alexis Sanchez was transformed from a skinny 16-year-old to one of the world's most exciting young prospects during five years on the books at Udinese.

The Chilean star had endured a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and was sidelined under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a string of injuries and below-par performances.

PETER CROUCH: Alexis Sanchez was going to change everything for United. When they signed him, I saw a player who could take them to the title and, potentially, help them conquer Europe.

Fans felt the loan move means they will never see Sanchez again but Solskjaer, also referring to Chris Smalling after he joined Roma on loan, insisted those out on loan very much have futures.

Sanchez, 30, has endured a torrid spell in Manchester since joining the United from Arsenal 18 months ago, netting three times in 32 appearances for the club.

The Welsh youngster's stunning strike at Southampton this afternoon was his third since joining this summer, as the 21-year-old finds his feet in Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side.

Alexis Sanchez has broken his silence over his sorry spell at Manchester United. The Chilean, United's highest paid player on £560,000, only managed to scored five times in 45 games.

Alexis Sanchez has been handed the No 7 shirt at Inter Milan after completing a season-long loan move from Manchester United. It was left vacant by the loan exit of Mauro Icardi.

Mkhitaryan moved to Roma on loan from Arsenal on Monday, joining Sanchez in Italy less than a week after the United flop signed for Inter Milan until the end of the season.

In what might be described as a parting shot, Alexis Sanchez suggested he would have been a success at Manchester United if only he'd played the full 90 minutes.

Alexis Sanchez is open to a move to Major League Soccer, but after finally getting out of Manchester United he is not considering a switch Stateside anytime soon. 

In an interview with Inter TV, the forward spoke about his ambitions with his new club and claimed that the unity inside the Inter dressing room could be the secret to their success this season.

Manchester United's stars have expressed their delight at the departure of Alexis Sanchez on a season-long loan to Inter Milan, according to The Sun.

Sanchez recently joined Inter on a season-long loan deal after a disastrous two seasons at Old Trafford, though United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has a future at the club.

The pair moved from Manchester United to Inter Milan. Lukaku was the first out the door, leaving for £72million and then Sanchez followed, signing on a season-long-loan deal.

Jose Mourinho has described Alexis Sanchez as a 'sad man', saying 'I think in every job you have when you are not happy it is not so easy to perform at every level.'

Inter Milan made it three wins out of three Serie A games as Antonio Conte's men secured a 1-0 win over a 10-man Udinese side on Saturday evening.

Gary Neville is still stunned by Alexis Sanchez's failure at Manchester United and insists nobody could have seen it coming. He left to join Inter Milan on loan for the rest of this season.

Manchester United 'will make a January swoop for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer desperately tries to solve his striking woes. United's front line have struggled for goals.

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has claimed summer signing Alexis Sanchez is not yet ready to start for the club following his move from Manchester United. 

Alexis Sanchez went from hero to zero on Saturday after scoring his first goal for Inter before being sent off after picking up a second bookable offence for diving against Sampdoria.

The 30-year-old's time at Old Trafford has been viewed as a monumental failure since joining from Arsenal in 2018, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deciding to send the Chilean out on loan.

Juventus 'would seek a transfer fee of £9million from Manchester United' if they wanted to move for striker Mario Mandzukic in January. United desperately need more firepower up front.

Alexis Sanchez has been speaking like a man reborn since ending his horror Manchester United spell and sealing a move to Inter Milan, admitting he feels like he has fallen in love with football again.

Inter Milan are lining up a stunning January deal for Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez to expand their attacking options. The Italian side signed Jay Rodriguez in the summer.

Manchester United want to offload Alexis Sanchez permanently next season for £25million - but will give most of that fee to the Chilean as part of his severance package. 

Alexis Sanchez is set to be out until 2020 after suffering an ankle injury on international duty with Chile. The Inter Milan forward was hauled off in the 88th minute of Chile's friendly against Colombia.

Sanchez, who is on-loan at Inter from Manchester United, injured the tendons in his left ankle late on during a feisty friendly against Colombia on Saturday, and he may require surgery.

Sanchez could be out of action until the New Year if he requires surgery, but United sources have confirmed there is no release clause in the deal that saw him move to Italy for the rest of the season.

Manchester United's pursuit of Mario Mandzukic looks to have been handed a major boost with the striker reportedly ready to lower his wage demands to seal a move away from Juventus.