'We have a chance for Sanchez'

Jose Mourinho

Manchester: Jose Mourinho admits Manchester United "have a chance" of signing Alexis Sanchez after Manchester City pulled out of the race for the Arsenal forward.

Sanchez seemed certain to join the Premier League leaders this month but City decided to end their interest in the Chile international yesterday because of the costs involved.

It is understood that two other clubs, thought to be Manchester United and Chelsea, are prepared to pay more than City. When asked how confident he was of being able to bring Sanchez in this month, Mourinho said: "Not confident, but also not unconfident.

"Just relaxed, and with the feeling that he is an Arsenal player, with the feeling that he can stay there, but also with the feeling
that he can move, and if he moves, I think we have a chance."

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