Inter ‘on verge’ of extending Alexis Sanchez’s loan transfer from Man Utd for another season after resurgence in Italy
INTER MILAN are close to extending Alexis Sanchez's loan deal from Manchester United for next season, according to reports.
Gazzetta dello Sport report Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is "on the verge" of closing out a deal to see the Chilean spend next year in Milan.
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A deal for next season is reportedly close to being finalised but Inter are also keen to reach an agreement for an extension to cover the end of the current European campaign.
The existing deal with the Red Devils flop ends on August 5.
But Inter do not restart their Europa League campaign against Getafe until that very day, so an extension is necessary if he is to feature.
However, the Italian side faced some initial opposition from Old Trafford chiefs who rejected an extension with United still in the same competition.
Antonio Conte is keen to strike a deal as Sanchez has shown his worth to his side of late.
But it remains to be seen whether United will permit it to go through even if Sanchez will return to Italy instead of Old Trafford next season.
Sanchez has shown the kind of form in Serie A that set the Prem alight in his days with Arsenal.
The 31-year-old bagged four goals and nine assists in just 20 league appearances this season.
He has hit the ground running recently after a slow start, with three goals and six assists in his last eight appearances a timely reminder of his undoubted ability.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men will restart their own Europa League campaign against LASK in the Last 16 on August 5.
But the club are safe in the knowledge they will be competing in the Champions League next season after securing a third-placed Premier League finish.