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Football news - Paper Round: Alexis Sanchez eyes Man Utd exit, Arsenal target Alberto Moreno

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ByEurosport

Updated 19/10/2018 at 06:50 GMT

Alexis Sanchez wants out of Manchester United whilst Arsenal are looking at a shock move for Alberto Moreno. It's Friday's Paper Round.

There was a watching brief for Alexis Sanchez

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Alexis wants Man Utd exit

We begin with the back page of The Mail with a report that Alexis Sanchez is considering leaving Manchester United in January. Sanchez only arrived at Old Trafford in January of this year but the move has not worked out at all. The report says that the Chilean's representatives have begun sounding out clubs across Europe to see whether any team would be interested in signing him.
Paper Round's view: Given the hype around this move it is staggering how poorly it has gone. Sanchez looks a shadow of his former self and a change is probably required in order to get him back to his best. It's hard to see what club he could join though, perhaps one of the Milan sides?

Arsenal could face competition from Real and Barca for Moreno

We move to The Mirror where it is reported that Arsenal are keen on signing Liverpool's Alberto Moreno. The left-back is reportedly set to leave the club on a free and Arsenal boss Unai Emery is keen on bringing him in having worked with him at Sevilla. The fact he will be available on a free has also alerted Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Paper Round's view: Moreno is a better player than most will give him credit for but he too is a player who needs a change. He played some of his best football under Emery and that move could get him back on track.

Sarri wants Icardi or Cutrone

We continue with an exclusive from The Sun which says that Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to sign either Mauro Icardi or Patrick Cutrone in January. The club have reportedly lost patience with Alvaro Morata and will look to address that issue when the window opens again. Icardi is the first choice but Chelsea are aware that Inter Milan may demand too much, if that is the case they will turn to AC Milan's Cutrone.
Paper Round's view: The problem Chelsea have in this situation is that whilst he is not scoring Olivier Giroud is linking up really well with Eden Hazard, bringing out the best in the Belgian. Neither Icardi or Cutrone would be able to offer the same level of support but if they bring more goals then it would be a trade-off worth making.

Everton target Origi

Finally Everton are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool forward Divock Origi according to a Mail report that cites ESPN. The report says that Liverpool are aware of interest from their rivals but as of yet they have not received a bid.
Paper Round's view: Remember when Origi was being targeted by Borussia Dortmund? That decision to stay at Anfield hasn't exactly paid off... Origi will know as well as anyone that he needs some regular playing time, Everton could certainly offer him that.
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