Man Utd board members admit ‘regret’ over signing Alexis Sanchez in Premier League meeting.
Manchester United board members expressed regret over signing Alexis Sanchez in a meeting with Premier League executives last week, according to reports.
United made one of the biggest transfers in recent Premier League history after signing Sanchez from Arsenal in January. The Chilean’s contract at the Emirates was expiring at the end of the season and the Red Devils beat Manchester City to his signature, offering the 29-year-old around £500,000-a-week. Henrikh Mkhitaryan moved to the Gunners in the opposite way as part of the deal. But the former Barcelona star is yet to hit his top form at Old Trafford.
Sanchez grabbed two assists on his debut against Yeovil in the FA Cup. But in six games for United he has hit the net just once – a penalty against Huddersfield. Many reports have emerged that Old Trafford board members revealed that they regret signing the striker during a dinner party in London.
His wages have also caused tension in the dressing room, where the Chile international is earning more than double some of his United team-mates. The Red Devils are expected to continue their spending in the summer.
Jose Mourinho has already drawn up his transfer wish list which reportedly includes Gareth Bale, Julian Weigl, Milan Skriniar and Jean Michael Seri.
