Will Alexis Sanchez improve Manchester United? Of course. How much closer does he bring them to competing with Manchester City? While you would say City remain stronger, this is still a great piece of business for Jose Mourinho.
Straight away, it brings competition for places in United’s front line. The likes of Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford will have to up their game.
Sanchez was most productive for Barcelona playing off the right but he could occupy any of the places behind the centre forward.
As much as this move is excellent for United, I admire how City have conducted themselves.