Alexis Sanchez could leave Manchester United on loan, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly of the opinion that the Chilean forward's future lies elsewhere.
Sanchez has struggled since swapping Arsenal for rivals United in a deal that landed him £350,000 a week over a four-and-a-half years - rising to £450,000 when his image rights are added in, and £600,000 including bonuses.
He has scored just five goals in 41 appearances for the Old Trafford club who, according to The Sun, are ready to make him available for loan.
It's reported United know they will struggle to sell such a high-earner and hope a loan deal will be more attractive to clubs.
Despite Sunday's defeat by Arsenal, Manchester United have shone since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho.
The Norwegian former striker is set to take over permanently and The Sun claim Sanchez does not feature in his plans.
The 30-year-old missed United's defeat by his former club with injury. He has been out of action after sustaining a serious knee injury against Southampton.
Sanchez fears he could miss up to two months with knee ligament damage suffered on March 2. He has spent time recovering in Catalonia, where he was spotted at the Nou Camp watching Barcelona beat Ray Vallecano 3-1 on Saturday.
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Alexis Sanchez in his prime in the PL: 2014/15: 35 games 1 sub - 16G 8A 2015/16: 29 games 2 subs - 13G 4A 2016/17: 38 games 2 subs - 24G 10A 2017/18: 19 games 2 subs - 7G 6A and he played 90% as a winger. still a good player
Chima92
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What a stupid decision by Man Utd! whoever is in charge of Man Utd's transfer deals over the past few years is jst a fool! Sell him off permanently! Sanchez was never needed in the first place. get rid of him permanently!!
Kkrexuke
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Good choice. No top club would pay 350k per wk for an out of form striker. He wouldn't expect a pay cut playing for mid table team either. Get him out for loan with option of permanent transfer. If he does well in another club, that's good for both parties.
tisaborsyz
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Offer Alexis a settlement package and set him free is probably the best way to rid of him, or a pay as You Play type deal. No one wants him as his wages are Ridiculous. He is Milking It.