Alexis Sanchez arrives at Arsenal training ground looking glum as Manchester United switch nears

ALEXIS SANCHEZ looked glum as arrived for training this morning still waiting for his move away from Arsenal.

Sanchez is desperate to quit the club this month and is hoping to seal a move to Manchester United this week.

The Chile striker even wants to get the deal thrashed out in time to be available for United in time to face Burnley on Saturday.

But though he has agreed terms over a a £500,000-a-week deal to become the highest paid player in Britain, it is still not certain he will get his wish to complete the deal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted today that it was "likely" his rebel forward would be making the move to rivals United.

The Frenchman even banished Sanchez to train with the youth team meaning he is unlikely to be involved against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Before a transfer can happen the Gunners have still to agree personal terms with Henrikh Mkhitaryan who is lined up to move in the opposite direction.

Mkhitaryan's agent Mino Raiola is now in London attempting to thrash out the terms of the player's contract at the Emirates.

And unless Mkhitaryan is totally happy then Raiola says he will not be making the move to North London.

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That means the deal is still on hold - and Wenger says until he is no longer an Arsenal player Sanchez will still be considered as an option.

And Wenger says that includes the possibility of the 29-year-old being named in the Gunners starting line-up for the clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Gunners boss said today: "There is a chance he could play on Saturday."