Internazionale are poised to reject the chance to extend Alexis Sánchez’s loan deal at San Siro following his injury-hit season in Italy.

Sánchez, 31, is likely to return to Manchester United before a decision is made on the final two years of his lucrative contract at Old Trafford.

While the Chile forward has been a popular in the Inter changing room and made a positive impression on Antonio Conte’s squad, his injury record has hampered him.

He suffered a serious ankle injury while on international duty in October, ruling him out for three months. Then, on his return he has started just one Serie A match, with the rest of his appearances in the cup or Europa League.

Sánchez's future is a problem for United because his contract can be worth up to £500,000-a-week when bonuses are factored in, with little chance of another club looking to cover his salary on a loan.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has committed to changing the direction of his team this season and injected homegrown and younger players into his squad last summer before buying Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who has made a big impact, since signing in January.