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Report Reveals the Huge Financial Impact of Manchester United's Signing of Unsettled Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez arrived at Manchester United in January on a huge salary, and a report has revealed that huge financial impact which Sanchez's signing has had on the club.

With his contract running down with Arsenal, Sanchez moved to United in exchange for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Manchester City had also been interested in the Chilean, but United won the race for his signature and many believed that Sanchez's signing would hugely improve Jose Mourinho's side. However, he has netted just four goals in 27 appearances for his new club.

According to The Telegraph, United's wage bill has risen a staggering 10.