ADAM SHERGOLD: Alexis Sanchez was transformed from a skinny 16-year-old to one of the world's most exciting young prospects during five years on the books at Udinese.

The Chilean star had endured a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and was sidelined under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a string of injuries and below-par performances.

Fans felt the loan move means they will never see Sanchez again but Solskjaer, also referring to Chris Smalling after he joined Roma on loan, insisted those out on loan very much have futures.

KIERAN GILL AT ST MARY'S STADIUM: Call them Ole Gunnar's Young Guns, or Solskjaer's Starlets, we will get to know this group well this season.

Sanchez and Lukaku both moved to Inter Milan this month, ending torrid spells at Manchester United. Sanchez joined the Italian side for a season-long loan, while Lukaku moved on a permanent deal.

With Manchester United's top earner Alexis Sanchez finalising his loan deal to Inter Milan this week, Sportsmail takes a look at United's top 10 WORST ever signings.

The Welsh youngster's stunning strike at Southampton this afternoon was his third since joining this summer, as the 21-year-old finds his feet in Ole Gunnar Solskjær's side.

Alexis Sanchez has broken his silence over his sorry spell at Manchester United. The Chilean, United's highest paid player on £560,000, only managed to scored five times in 45 games.

Mkhitaryan moved to Roma on loan from Arsenal on Monday, joining Sanchez in Italy less than a week after the United flop signed for Inter Milan until the end of the season.

In what might be described as a parting shot, Alexis Sanchez suggested he would have been a success at Manchester United if only he'd played the full 90 minutes.

JOE BERNSTEIN: With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already pulling out the hairdryer and top stars set to move on, Sportsmail assesses how the cracks are appearing at Old Trafford.

In an interview with Inter TV, the forward spoke about his ambitions with his new club and claimed that the unity inside the Inter dressing room could be the secret to their success this season.

Manchester United's stars have expressed their delight at the departure of Alexis Sanchez on a season-long loan to Inter Milan, according to The Sun.

Sanchez recently joined Inter on a season-long loan deal after a disastrous two seasons at Old Trafford, though United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has a future at the club.

Gary Neville is still stunned by Alexis Sanchez's failure at Manchester United and insists nobody could have seen it coming. He left to join Inter Milan on loan for the rest of this season.

Manchester United 'will make a January swoop for Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer desperately tries to solve his striking woes. United's front line have struggled for goals.

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has claimed summer signing Alexis Sanchez is not yet ready to start for the club following his move from Manchester United. 

The 30-year-old's time at Old Trafford has been viewed as a monumental failure since joining from Arsenal in 2018, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deciding to send the Chilean out on loan.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United will look to bolster their attack in January after an injury crisis has left them with just one fit centre-forward.

Juventus 'would seek a transfer fee of £9million from Manchester United' if they wanted to move for striker Mario Mandzukic in January. United desperately need more firepower up front.

Alexis Sanchez has been speaking like a man reborn since ending his horror Manchester United spell and sealing a move to Inter Milan, admitting he feels like he has fallen in love with football again.

The fact that Marcus Rashford has just one goal from open play in his last 16 games shows that he does not have the potency to lead an attack, at the moment at least.

Manchester United have drawn up a three-man shortlist with Ousmane Dembele, Timo Werner and Moussa Dembele all down as targets according to the Transfer Window Podcast. 

Russian striker Aleksandr Sobolev has emerged as a January target for Manchester United as the club seek to bolster their forward options.

Gary Neville says Manchester United have gone backwards after selling Marouane Fellaini, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku but urged them to 'hold their nerve' with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United want to offload Alexis Sanchez permanently next season for £25million - but will give most of that fee to the Chilean as part of his severance package. 

Daniel James has been identified as Manchester United's standout player this season by the club's former defender Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United have spent close to £1 billion since Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013. Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire and Ander Herrera all made an impact but how did the others do?

Sanchez could be out of action until the New Year if he requires surgery, but United sources have confirmed there is no release clause in the deal that saw him move to Italy for the rest of the season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that he 'can't really give Marcus Rashford a break' due to Manchester United's limited options in attack but accepts the forward is worn out right now.

The Chilean has scored only five goals in 45 games since his free transfer from Arsenal in the January transfer window of the 2017/18, despite being given a salary of £400,000 a week.

Real Madrid are willing to let 30-year-old Bale leave the Bernabeu in January and are interested in offering him as a makeweight to bring long-time Paul Pogba to Spain.

According to The Athletic, United are hopeful that Inter will take Sanchez (right) on permanently next summer, allowing them to raise funds for RB Salzburg starlet Erling Haaland (left).

The Red Devils failed to replace Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez during the summer transfer window as they failed to finalise deals for Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic.

Manchester United will once again get out the cheque book this January as they look to provide Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the provisions needed to restore the club as Premier League top dogs.

Manchester United want to bring in a striker in the winter window after leaving themselves short of options up front following the exits of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku late in the summer.

SPECIAL REPORT: Everton are fitting opponents for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's final Premier League game before he celebrates his first anniversary as manager at Old Trafford.

With a scarcity of top talent available in January, big players who are on the market usually have a number of suitors to choose from, creating a transfer tug-of-war.

The 31-year-old, currently on loan from Manchester United, was among the title chasers' substitutes on Saturday but was not brought on despite Inter appearing at risk of dropping points.

If anyone is going to stop Juventus' recent dominance in Italian football, then it's Inter Milan. And Antonio Conte is assembling a squad filled with ex-Premier League players.

Alexis Sanchez's loan move to Inter is due to terminate at the end of the season but he remains a popular figure in the dressing room, despite making few appearances.

Manchester United will not be able to recall Alexis Sanchez from Inter Milan to reinforce their attacking options after Marcus Rashford was ruled out for three months.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has become increasingly desperate to sign a forward after the news that Marcus Rashford faces months out with a double stress fracture.

DANNY MURPHY: You can't push all the blame for Manchester United's woes on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He has only had one transfer window and I think most would say his signings smart ones.

Manchester United are set to perform a shock u-turn by giving Alexis Sanchez another chance to prove himself at the club. Sanchez is currently on loan at Inter Milan.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes there is still a chance Alexis Sanchez can resurrect his Manchester United career when he returns to the club in the summer.

PETER CROUCH: The deal looks brilliant at first glance, doesn't it? Bruno Fernandes, a top-class Portugal international who was wanted by many top European clubs, has joined Manchester United.

There have been a number of exits since the Norwegian took charge, the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Ander Herrera, Antonio Valencia, Matteo Darmian and Ashley Young all departing.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has overseen a clear-out since taking charge of Manchester United. A total of nine senior players have left on permanent deals or loans and more might follow.

The Red Devils forward is currently on loan at Inter Milan and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recently said he would return to the club this summer. But this looks to be a ploy to salvage his re-sale value.