Sánchez will find himself down the pecking order at United this season and wants first-team football

Alexis Sánchez want is looking to leave Manchester United before the European transfer window shuts on September 2.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the United manager, said last week that he expected Sánchez to remain at the club for the rest of the season but the Chile forward wants to leave if he cannot get regular first-team action at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are in front of Sánchez in the pecking order and Solskjaer wants to give considerable game time to Daniel James, the £15 million signing from Swansea City, and 17-year-old forward Mason Greenwood this season. Sánchez is therefore unlikely to play often this term.

Italy has emerged as the most likely destination for Sánchez, who has experienced a woeful 18 months at