Alexis Sanchez Said Goodbye To His Arsenal Teammates Before 11pm Last Night After Huge Development

Alexis Sanchez waved goodbye to his Arsenal teammates on Friday night after a 'dramatic breakthrough' in the transfer saga.

The 29-year-old travelled to Manchester in the late hours and is now set for his Manchester United medical this weekend after he left Arsenal's team hotel.

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He received a call to inform him of a 'breakthrough in negotiations' and made the journey up north.

Sanchez was in the squad to face Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, according to The Mirror, but decided to leave for Manchester.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has also said goodbye to Manchester United players and staff on Friday ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal.

The 28-year-old shed a tear on his departure, according to The Daily Mail, as the Alexis Sanchez transfer finally looks to be on the horizon.

The report states that 'It was a very tearful' departure as Mkhitaryan was a 'very popular figure' at Manchester United. It then goes on to claim that the Armenian wasn't happy with the way the transfer was handled.

"We know he isn't too happy at the way this deal is been forced upon him." a source said.

"He realises he has more chance of playing at Arsenal, but he would have preferred to leave on his own terms."

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On Friday afternoon, Pep Guardiola congratulated Manchester United and Jose Mourinho on winning the race to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal.

Guardiola was certainly philosophical after missing out on the Chilean.

"I think Alexis is going to go to Manchester United. So congratulations to them. The players and their managers decide what is the best for them. There's nothing to add." the Spaniard said in the press conference.

"My opinion of Alexis remains the same. It was a pleasure to be with him in Barcelona. I wish him the best."

It looks like the Sanchez deal will be done this weekend, then.

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Jack Kenmare

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