Alexis Sanchez spotted in Manchester United’s kit for the first time. (Twitter)

Alexis Sanchez has been pictured wearing Manchester United’s kit for the first time as he edges closer to completing his move from Arsenal.

The Chile international travelled to Manchester on Sunday to put the finishing touches on his transfer which will see Henrikh Mkhitaryan head in the opposite direction to Arsene Wenger’s side.

Sanchez has now completed his medical and has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract which makes him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

An official announcement is expected to be made by United within the next 48 hours, but on Sunday evening a leaked photo emerged of Sanchez wearing United’s No.7 shirt at Old Trafford.


First glimpses of Alexis Sanchez in a Manchester United kit? #AS7 pic.twitter.com/z1qTAnUfPt — The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) January 21, 2018



The 29-year-old is pictured with a phone in his hand, which suggests that the forward was filming part of his unveiling for United’s official media channels.

Sanchez is due to take part in his first training session with his new teammates on Tuesday and could make his official debut in United’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Yeovil on Friday evening.

His first Premier League appearance for United is set to be against Tottenham at Wembley on January 31.

Sanchez arrived at Carrington to finalise his transfer on Sunday. (Zenpix)

The swap deal will see Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to Arsenal. (AMA/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, has been in London over the weekend to finalise his transfer to Arsenal.

The Armenia international has already said goodbye to his United teammates and will become Arsenal’s highest-earning player.

Both Sanchez and Mkhitaryan require an update to their work permits, which has been one reason why the deal could not be completed sooner.

Arsenal are also negotiating with Borussia Dortmund to sign Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and the club’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis travelled to Germany on Sunday for further talks.