Alexis Sánchez-Luuk de Jong swap “very advanced” - report

Photo by Miguel Ruiz/FC Barcelona via Getty ImagesFC Barcelona and Inter Milan have reached the beginnings of an agreement for a proposed swap involving Alexis Sánchez and Luuk de Jong, according to a new rumor. Both transfers would be loans.

Sánchez played for Barcelona between 2011 and 2014 and was a teammate of Xavi, who now coaches the club. His arrival will depend on whether Xavi approves of the move.

De Jong has been unable to adapt to Barcelona and things are not looking good now that the man who wanted him to get to the Camp Nou, Ronald Koeman, is no longer employed.

The forward came via loan from Sevilla after he saw himself fall down the pecking order. Despite his lack of…