Match of the Day host Gary Lineker delivers big Alexis Sanchez to Man Utd update on show
GARY LINEKER expects Alexis Sanchez to be announced as a Manchester United player on Monday.
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The Match of the Day host delivered the transfer update on Saturday night's show after highlights of Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Lineker said: "We understand it's not quite over the line but it's getting pretty close.
"It's expected to be announced Monday if all goes swimmingly well for both sides."
Arsene Wenger had earlier revealed how Manchester United will only sign Arsenal forward Sanchez if Henrikh Mkhitaryan moves the other way.
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United boss Jose Mourinho, meanwhile, said they were "doing absolutely everything they can" to finalise the deal.
On why Sanchez didn't feature against Palace, Wenger said: "He didn't play because you cannot drive up north and play football at the same time.
"Sanchez will only happen if Mkhitaryan comes. That's why it takes longer."
Mourinho had given notice that Armenia midfielder Mkhitaryan wouldn't play against Burnley by revealing he would sit out on Friday.
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On whether a move for Sanchez would be completed, Mourinho said: "If you ask me if I think he is coming, I think so, but I have no confirmation.
"Expect soon or never. So close, so close, so close, if it doesn't happen it is not going to happen.
"I know my people are doing absolutely everything they can. I think they will be successful."
Sanchez is set to sign a £500,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.
