That’s according to top pundit Steve Nicol, who reckons the Arsenal star is heading to Manchester City despite United’s late swoop for him.
Starsport understands City are ready to concede defeat in their pursuit of Sanchez.
Pep Guardiola and co are not willing to pay the £40m that United are set to table for the Chilean superstar.
Despite United holding the advantage in the transfer saga at the moment, Nicol is sure Sanchez will head to the Eithad.
On United’s attempt to land the 29-year-old, Nicol told ESPN: “I think it’s a bit too late, to be honest.
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“Whether it’s now, or whether it’s in the summer, I don’t see this changing, I think he goes to Man City”
Steve Nicol on Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez
“I think if Sanchez has already spoken to City, as we believe he has, if Sanchez has already discussed money, as we believe he has, he’s not going to turn round to Pep and say ‘oh by the way, I’ve changed my mind and I’m going across the world to Manchester United’.
“Who would you go to? If you had a choice between Manchester United and Manchester City and you’re a top-class, world-class football player, that already has titles behind him, you go to the best team.
“The best team clearly right now is Manchester City.
“Whether it’s now, or whether it’s in the summer, I don’t see this changing, I think he goes to Man City.”