Manchester United have announced that they have completed the signing of Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan completing a move to an opposite direction.

Sanchez has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium, but now it has been confirmed that the Chilean international has joined the Red Devils.

New player, Old Trafford.

Welcome, @Alexis_Sanchez! #Alexis7 pic.twitter.com/Z2Ob2nzmDM

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 22, 2018

Reports suggested that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was keen on replacing Sanchez with Mkhitaryan, but the 29-year-old Armenian’s representative Mino Raiola claimed that a move was far from guaranteed.

However, on Monday afternoon, both teams United and Arsenal are now in a position where they can confirm that both players have traded clubs.

The North-West outfit have not revealed the length of Sanchez’s contract, but reports have emerged that the Chilean has penned a four-year deal with the 20-time English champions.

Sanchez could be available for his United debut when they face Yeovil Town in the FA Cup on Friday night.