Alexis Sanchez has boarded the Manchester United team plane as the squad fly-out for their FA Cup fourth round tie against Yeovil.

And he was joined by 17-year-old midfielder Angel Gomes, a surprise inclusion in the travelling party, for the trip.

The Chilean attacker is pictured in the club tracksuit as he walked on to the jet at Manchester Airport.

Alexis Sanchez boarded Manchester United plane as the Red Devils flew out for FA Cup tie

Jose Mourinho boards the private jet — he could hand new signing Sanchez his club debut

Romelu Lukaku boards the team plane — he is set for an attacking partnership with Sanchez

Angel Gomes, a highly rated 17-year-old midfielder, also travelled with United on Friday

Sanchez completed his high profile move to Old Trafford last week and this could be the strongest sign yet that boss Jose Mourinho is set to hand his new man his debut on Friday night.

United will be expected to progress through their fourth-round tie on Friday evening and fans will be hoping they can do it in style.

It is not yet clear how Mourinho will fit Sanchez in the side but we could be set to find out with the star eligible to play in the competition having missed Arsenal's shock defeat against Nottingham Forest.

WHO IS 17-YEAR-OLD ANGEL GOMES? The midfielder came through United's academy. He made his first-team debut on the final day of last season. Gomes picked up the Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year award last season. He is a family friend of former United player Nani. The 17-year-old has also captained England at U16 and U17 level. Advertisement

The United boss praised his new star Sanchez after signing his own new long-term contract.

Talking about the Sanchez deal, he said: 'I think it's a very good deal for us and the player has a fantastic contract.

'It's a contract according to his qualities as a player and according to the situation - no transfer fee.

'How much would Alexis Sanchez cost in normal transfer, club to club, as a player with two or three years on his contract?

'We look at the numbers now and I would say roughly between £100-150m.'

Marcus Rashford walks onto the plane on Friday morning ahead of the tie that evening

Nemanja Matic (left) and reserve keeper Romero are both likely start the FA Cup fixture

Juan Mata (left) may find his place in the team under-threat with the arrival of Sanchez

Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford were also both seen boarding the plane and the latter may be most fearful of his place in the side.

The English youngster has been used in rotation with Anthony Martial this season but could see his game-time reduced with the inclusion of Sanchez.

However, with a huge Premier League tie against Tottenham in midweek, Mourinho may be tempted to rest his best players against League Two opposition on Friday night.

Chris Smalling (left) looks set to keep his place at the back after a strong season so far