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Manchester United transfer news: Henrikh Mkhitaryan will only join Arsenal if agent Mino Raiola agrees terms as ‘he has no issue staying at Old Trafford’

Alexis Sanchez's Old Trafford switch is being held up as Gunners negotiate with Mkhitaryan's agent

HENRIKH MKHITARYAN reportedly has no issue staying at Manchester United if Arsenal cannot come up with a tempting offer.

The Armenian winger, 28, is part of Alex Sanchez's move to Old Trafford and agent Mino Raiola is in talks with Gunners chiefs.

 Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not desperate to leave Manchester United
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not desperate to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

But despite a lack of game time this season, BBC Sport transfer guru  claims Mkhitaryan is more than happy to stay put.

He tweeted: "Mkhitaryan deal up to Raiola. If he agrees it happens, if doesn't it won't. No issue with or player."

Sanchez, 29, has agreed personal terms with united and Jose Mourinho is desperate to complete the switch quickly.

But Mkitaryan is not being rushed as he seeks a lucrative deal in North London.

 Arsenal are trying to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan to replace Alexis Sanchez
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Arsenal are trying to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan to replace Alexis SanchezCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Mino Raiola holds the key to the deal
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Mino Raiola holds the key to the dealCredit: AFP or licensors

Arsenal are also in talks to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 28.

Dortmund accused Arsene Wenger of lacking respect for talking openly about their £53million pursuit.

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 Sanchez rejected a £300,000-a-week offer to stay at Arsenal
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Sanchez rejected a £300,000-a-week offer to stay at ArsenalCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Alexis Sanchez transfer will happen 'soon or never'

There were fears the comments could lead to the Germans digging their heels in.

But with Aubameyang left out of Dortmund's latest squad a deal is likely.

 

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