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Should the Aubameyang transfer go ahead, the Gunners would have broken their record transfer on a striker for the second time in less than a year.

Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke believes a fresh start for Henrikh Mkhitaryan could make him a successful signing for Arsenal.

United are close to signing Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez, with Mkhitaryan potentially moving in the opposite direction.

Phil Jones believes Manchester United signing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez would be a positive move for the club.

Chelsea are more in need of Alexis Sanchez than Manchester United if rumours of a possible deal hijacking are true, says Steve Nicol.

Alexis Sanchez has less than six months left on his contract at Arsenal. They are ready to sanction his sale in January, with Manchester United likely to be his next destination.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is in talks with Arsenal but will only accept move to the Emirates if he is offered an improvement on his current wages.

Antonio Conte has addressed reports that emerged on Monday evening suggesting that Chelsea had joined Manchester United in pursuit of Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez.

United were hoping to offload Mkhitaryan to the Gunners but the Armenia international is still considering his options, according to his agent.

Jose Mourinho would "happily" swap Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, according to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville.

Bordeaux president Stephane Martin insists the club have not held talks with Arsenal over a deal for Malcom, warning that the Gunners will struggle to prise him away from France.

Everton are keen to sign Theo Walcott this week as Sam Allardyce looks to address his team's goal scoring issues.

Borussia Dortmund will sanction the sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window if they receive a bid of around £53.3m for the Gabon international.

Alexis Sanchez is expected to be Manchester United's first January signing after neigbours Manchester City decided to end their interest in the Chilean international.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is "relaxed" over attempts to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and admits Henrikh Mkhitaryan could leave the club this month.

Tottenham were only willing to pay £35m for the Brazilian attacker, while Arsenal are prepared to pay £40m.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been left out of the Manchester United squad to take on Stoke City having reportedly been offered to Arsenal as part of a deal for Alexis Sanchez.

Bordeaux manager Jocelyn Gourvennec says Malcom will be replaced if Arsenal manage to strike a deal for the Brazilian this month.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Anthony Martial is "not ready" for Stoke match but hopes he can play after injury sustained at Dubai training camp.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been assured that he will have funds in the summer for a new striker as the club look set to miss out on Alexis Sanchez.

Alexis Sanchez, 29, is on the brink of leaving Arsenal after he was left out of the club's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday, 14 January.

Manchester United's reported deal for Alexis Sanchez could result in Arsenal completing a triple deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Malcom and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Arsene Wenger expects a decision over Alexis Sanchez's future to be made this week amid links with Liverpool and Manchester United.

Manchester City are on the ascendancy and are more likely to win trophies than United as the power has shifted in Manchester.

City are reportedly pulling out of the race given news of Gabriel Jesus' return from a knee injury earlier than expected.

Both Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are in the final six months of their respective contracts at the Emirates Stadium.

Mkhitaryan has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and would be allowed to leave if a respectable offer comes United's way.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Bordeaux's Malcom which could be a major boost for Manchester United in their pursuit of Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United have expressed interest in signing both of Arsenal's contract rebels Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

Alexis Sanchez was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City since last summer. The latter's local rivals Manchester United have now joined the race for his signature.