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Dyche compares Sanchez-Man United move to 'Harry Potter'

Burnley manager Sean Dyche defended Manchester United's lucrative pursuit of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, referencing blockbuster novel and movie "Harry Potter."

Sanchez is closing in on a transfer to United, who are reportedly set to make the Chile international the highest-paid player in the Premier League after hijacking Manchester City's move.

Much has been said about the figures involved in the deal, which is expected to see out-of-favour United playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan move in the opposite direction.

Dyche, however, is not surprised by the fees as he highlighted the money being made by film stars in Hollywood.