10 Most Shocking Hijacked Transfer Deals In Football History

Alexis Sanchez appeared to be relatively subdued after joining Manchester United in January and he will be hoping for an improved set of performances in his first full season with the club.

The Chilean, who moved to Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014, took to the Premier League like a duck to water and immediately established himself as the Gunners' main attacking threat. Having quickly become a fan favourite, Sanchez was expected to remain at the Emirates for the long haul, yet frustrations over competition for silverware and a wage increase that simply wasn't forthcoming influenced a decision to quit Arsenal and head to Manchester City.

At least that's what the folks at City thought; but who could blame them? A deal seemed imminent, especially as the Londoners were game plus the player also agreed over personal terms, according to The Sun, that is until an impasse over a transfer fee arose. Arsenal's demands were considered a bit too high given the player would be available for free at the end of the season, and there was also the matter of wages.

City's intransigence cost them, with rivals Manchester United swooping in to forge a deal of their own. The Red Devils also sweetened the pot by sending Henrikh Mkhitaryan the other way.