- Manchester United are closing in on Arsenal's Chilean star Alexis Sanchez
- Manchester City were front-runners but Jose Mourinho has hijacked the deal
- Wenger said he respects the way United finance the club and claims the deal could be wrapped up soon
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have taken a cheeky jibe at Premier League leaders Manchester City over the Alexis Sanchez transfer saga.
Wenger was speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal's Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace that will take place on Saturday, January 20 at the Emirates.
"I wouldn't like to come out on the numbers because that's Man United's problem,' Wenger said. "I respect Man United because they generate the money they pay to the players with their own resources so you have to respect that.
Wenger expects Alexis Sanchez to join Manchester United. Source: Mirror
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"After that it's down to them to know how much they want to give to the player. Overall Man United are a club very well managed financially and of course as well on the pitch so that's why I don't have any problems with the money they pay."
Wenger believes as long as Manchester United generate their own money they can spend it however they want to spend it.
Sanchez has agreed a deal to join the Red Devil and he is expected to become United's top earner on a staggering £450,000-per-week, image rights of £100,000 plus week and £7.5 million-a-year signing on fee for four years.
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Alexis Sanchez has been the hottest property in the January transfer window and Manchester City looked to be in pole position to sign him until Jose Mourinho and Manchester United swoop in late.
Wenger also confirmed the deal includes Mkhitaryan moving from United to Arsenal and that Arsenal will be able to meet the Armenian wages demand.
Arsenal boss expects the deal to be wrapped up in the next 48 hours and Jose Mourinho wants Sanchez to be available for selection when United take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.
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