Alexis Sanchez to Man Utd: Rio Ferdinand sends message to Arsenal star

RIO FERDINAND wants Alexis Sanchez to bring the good times back to Manchester United.

By James Walters /

Arsenal talisman Sanchez is close to completing his move to Old Trafford.

United playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan will head the other way to the Gunners, with reports today claiming the deal is a straight swap with no money involved.

Mkhitaryan has agreed his Arsenal contact and the Armenia international will undergo his medical over the next two days.

Sanchez, 29, will earn a staggering £500,000-a-week at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho.

And former Red Devils star Ferdinand has urged Sanchez to bring silverware to Old Trafford.

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Rio Ferdinand wants Alexis Sanchez to bring the good times back to Manchester United

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    “I’m delighted, I can’t wait to see him in that red shirt”

    Rio Ferdinand

    “I’m delighted, I can’t wait to see him in that red shirt,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport.

    “I hope he’s going to really turn the fortunes of Manchester United into a positive in terms of trying to get some silverware.”

    Arsene Wenger and Mourinho have both confirmed that the swap deal is imminent.

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    Should Sanchez’s move go through in time, the Chile international could make his United debut next Friday when the Red Devils travel to Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round.

    Mkhitaryan could also feature for Arsenal against Swansea in the Premier League on January 30.