Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is close to joining Manchester United.
But only if Henrikh Mkhitaryan agrees to join the Gunners.
The Armenian winger is being used as a makeweight in any potential transfer.
But his agent, Mino Raiola, today insisted the deal hangs entirely on Mkhitaryan's choice.
"Manchester United are not going to sign Sanchez unless Mkhi agrees to join Arsenal," he told The Times.
"Mkhi is going to do what is best for him. He has two-and-a-half years left on his contract so it's his decision.
"Sanchez is part of the Mkhi deal, not the other way around."
How Arsenal could line-up if they sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan
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“Mkhitaryan was left out of Manchester United's matchday squad for the win against Stoke last night”
However, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's move to Arsenal is already done.
That is according to Armenian journalist Thibaud Vezirian.
Vezirian, who calls himself the 'Armenian King', claims the 28-year-old has already agreed a deal to join Arsenal.
Sanchez will now head to Manchester to complete his move to the Red Devils.
Vezirian posted on Twitter: “The transfer of @HenrikhMkh to @Arsenal, it's done! Alexis Sanchez files at @ManUtd.”
Mkhitaryan was left out of Manchester United's matchday squad for the win against Stoke last night.
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Real Madrid want Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson.
That’s according to Spanish outlet Don Balon.
The starlet has been impressing down the left-hand side for Arsenal of late.
And Don Balon claim Nelson is held in high regard at the Bernabeu.
However, the Champions League holders are likely to face a battle from PSG for his signature.
Nelson has made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners this season.
Real president Florentino Perez wants to bring Nelson’s pace to the current team with Bale expected to exit.