Sanchez would become highest-paid Red Devil

ALEXIS Sanchez will become Manchester United’s highest-paid player if his move from Arsenal goes through after agreeing personal terms, according to reports.

The Chilean forward looks set to leave the Gunners this month and United have not hidden their interest.

United manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Monday night his side “have a chance” to sign Sanchez in the January transfer window, with previous suitors Manchester City understood to have now exited the race for the 29-year-old due to the cost involved.

According to the Telegraph, United have offered Sanchez a four-and-ahalf-year contract with an annual income of £27 million before tax, which would make him the topearning player at the club.

With a transfer fee, signing-on lump sum and an agent’s fee likely to be involved, it means United could face an overall outlay of over £150m should they secure a deal for the former Barcelona player.

United’s bid to bring Sanchez to Old Trafford depends on Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving in the opposite direction, according to the Armenian’s agent Mino Raiola.

Mourinho l eft the 28-year-old midfielder out of his squad to face Stoke on Monday due to “doubts about his future”.

The United manager is himself close to a new contract, sources say.

Talks are understood to be ongoing and progressing well, with Mourinho’s current deal due to expire in 2019.

The 55-year-old took charge at Old Trafford in 2016.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is is no rush to strengthen his squad.