Inter Milan have enquired about the prospect of signing Manchester United’s misfit striker Alexis Sanchez on a season long loan before the Italian transfer window closes on September 2.

Sanchez - who is thought to have rejected a loan move to Roma this month - is understood to be keen on following Romelu Lukaku to the Italian club.

The Belgium striker - with whom Sanchez is close - joined Inter in a £74m deal on August 8.

Reports in Italy have suggested Sanchez could have a medical as early as Tuesday but, while a deal could progress quickly if an agreement can be struck over the Chile striker’s wages and loan terms, there are believed to be several obstacles still to overcome. Well placed sources at Old Trafford have indicated a possible deal is still in its infancy.

United would have to heavily subsidise Sanchez’s wages of over £500,000 a week, which have had a damaging effect on the Old Trafford salary structure.