Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez is waiting for the final documents required for the transfer to Manchester United.

On the eve of the Chilean striker flew to Manchester in order to undergo a medical examination. In turn, the midfielder of the "red devils" Henrikh Mkhitaryan went to London, where he will soon join the Arsenal.

According to the BBC, in order for the deal to finally take place there is only one bureaucratic detail missing - Alexis Sanchez needs a new work permit. Once these documents are in order, the transfer will be formalized.

To settle this issue, Alexis needs to temporarily leave Manchester.

Earlier, the head coach of the "Gunners" Arsene Wenger said that he does not understand Sanchez's decision to withdraw from the Arsenal.

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