Manchester United would be making an unbelievable signing comparable to their swoop for Eric Cantona if they landed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, according to former Red Devil Phil Neville
Ex-Man Utd player Phil Neville
Manchester United would be making an unbelievable signing comparable to their swoop for Eric Cantona if they landed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, according to former Red Devil Phil Neville. Reports in Italy and England suggest United are ready to hijack any Manchester City move for Sanchez. The former Barcelona forward, 29, has been linked with a January switch to City. However, Sky Sport Italia claims Jose Mourinho's United are plotting to snatch the Chile international from under City's noses.
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Beating Pep Guardiola to Sanchez's capture would therefore represent a major coup for the Old Trafford side and for boss Mourinho. Neville, who made almost 400 appearances for United, feels it would send out a big statement should the Red Devils pip arch-rivals City to Sanchez's signature. "I think it would be an absolutely unbelievable signing. If you look back at Man Utd's big signings over the decades, Cantona came out of the hat, (Robin) Van Persie was a surprise, and they both helped United win titles. I think this could have a similar impact. He's got the character to play at Old Trafford.
"It would be a coup, particularly for United fans, to have a player like Sanchez potentially come to them over City. It would be a strong statement. "It's pretty obvious he's not going to stay at Arsenal. I think if United were going to buy him, £25million would be an absolute snip."
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