With Alexis Sanchez’s shock move to Manchester United seemingly just days away, we look at why the Red Devils are prepared to spend such big money on the 29-year-old.
According to the Daily Star, Alexis will be taking home an eye-watering £300k-per-week once he completes his move to United this week.
The Red Devils are also allegedly prepared to cough up £40m for the 29-year-old – £15m more than their rivals at City.
Considering the forward only has six months left on his current contract with Arsenal, it’s clear that United are desperate to sign the Chilean, who they’ve apparently been chasing for nine months. But why?
A dig at Pep
Pep Guardiola and Mourinho have been rivals since their days as Barcelona and Real Madrid coaches.
There’s no way Mourinho isn’t relishing the chance to nab a player like Alexis from under the Spaniard’s nose.