Bryan Robson says Alexis Sanchez would be perfect for Manchester United

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Bryan Robson says that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez would be an ideal signing for Manchester United.

West Brom Manager Bryan Robson celebrates after the game

Bryan Robson says that Manchester United should be looking to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this summer.

The United legend believes that the Chilean is not only skilful but he has the right character required to be a success at Old Trafford.

Sanchez has enjoyed a superb 2016/17 campaign for Arsenal, where he scored 24 Premier League goals and provided 10 assists, as per whoscored.com.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez

However, his future has come under intense speculation as he has only a year remaining on his contract with the Gunners.

According to reports from The Times, Sanchez is not entirely satisfied, with Arsenal failing to qualify for the Champions League. They were humiliated by Bayern Munich on their way out in the last 16 of the competition this year.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez during training

Manchester City and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in the 28-year-old. However, Robson, the former United player and club legend, says that the Red Devils should make Sanchez one of their prime targets this summer.

“He’s playing at a club like Arsenal, where you need to show you can handle pressure,” Robson said, as quoted by The Times.

“His character is right, he’s a tough player. He’s skilful and works really hard for the team. He can score and create. When you put that all in the one package, he’s the type we would like here. Whether we can achieve that or [José] Mourinho thinks the same – people always have different opinions on individual players.”

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez

While Sanchez would be a terrific addition to any Premier League side, United probably are looking for an out-an-out striker.

The Red Devils have the financial power to meet Arsenal’s valuation of Sanchez, but the Gunners probably would sell him abroad than to any direct rival club if he is at all allowed to leave.