Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that a proposed deal for Alexis Sanchez to move to Manchester United this month is "likely" to happen. The two sides are thought to be in advanced discussions over a deal that would see Sanchez depart for Old Trafford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction. Personal terms on the Sanchez side of the deal are said to be arranged, but the transfer of Mkhitaryan is thought to be the bottleneck as the player's agent attempts to negotiate an increase in his wages. Speaking at his pre-match press conference this morning, Wenger insisted that he would continue to play Sanchez while he remains an Arsenal player, including in...
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