Man Utd keen on Udinese star

United have reportedly already made an approach for the 21-year-old, but Sanchez’s agent, Fernando Felicevich, insists the Chile international will not be leaving the Italian side in January.

“For the time being we do not have any fresh news,” Felicevich told reporters. “I don’t think he will move in the January transfer window, but maybe in the summer. We will see.

“Yes, they [Manchester United] are watching him, and it could be a possibility in the future. I have heard that another Premier League club also enquired, but they didn’t contact me.

“For the time being the only thing I have heard is from Manchester United. The Premier League is a very interesting destination for Alexis Sanchez but it is only Manchester at the moment.

“The price? I don’t know, it’s up to the club, it’s not for me to discuss transfer fees. I think his style is perfect for the Premier League, he is very fast, very young, and strong, which I think you need to succeed in the Premier League.

“He’s a young player with a very promising future. Sanchez has so much talent, that if he continues his progression, he could reach the level of Cristiano Ronaldo.”