Manchester United transfer news Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez was a 'once in a generation opportunity to buy a top player for not much money down', according to Christian Purslow.

Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United was a "once in a generation opportunity" to buy a top player for little money, according to former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow.

The Chile international was one of the most high-profile acquisitions during the January transfer window, the 29-year-old moving to United from Arsenal in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go in the opposite direction.
Sanchez, courted by Manchester City last summer, appeared set to reunite with former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola at the Etihad but Jose Mourinho made the forward his principle January transfer target, with Chelsea also having held an interest.