Sanchez would become United's highest-paid player, say reports

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez has agreed personal terms on a contract that will make him Manchester United's highest-paid player on yearly wages of £14m ($19m) after tax, according to reports Wednesday. Sanchez is reportedly on the verge of joining United after Jose Mourinho's side made a blockbuster offer that eclipsed the interest from Premier League leader Manchester City. United manager Mourinho admitted Monday that his side "have a chance" to sign the Chile forward in the January transfer window, with City understood to have now exited the race for the 29-year-old due to the cost involved. According to the Daily Telegraph, United have offered Sanchez a four-and-a-half-year contract which would make him the top-earning player at the club.

BREAKING: Alexis Sanchez has agreed personal terms on a £14m four-and-a-half year contract with Manchester United, according to @Matt_Law_DT pic.twitter.com/USugEiBH8E

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With the Telegraph reporting a £30m transfer fee, £20m signing-on fee and a £10m agent's fee likely to be involved, it means United could face an overall outlay of over £150m should they secure a deal for the former Barcelona player. United have been approached for comment but have yet to respond. United's bid to bring Sanchez to Old Trafford depends on Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving in the opposite direction, according to the Armenian's agent Mino Raiola. Mourinho left the 28-year-old midfielder out of his squad to face Stoke City Monday due to "doubt about his future".