Man Utd Target Alexis Sanchez

Manchester United have reportedly had a bid for wonderkid Alexis Sanchez rejected.

The Chilean is valued at £15.8 million and is regarded by many in Chile as a developing global star. Alexis Sanchez is currently owned by Italian Serie A side Udinese, although he has not played a game for them yet. He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Colo Colo and River Plate.

Sanchez was instrumental for River Plate, helping them win the Argentine championship. His style of playing has left defenders in Argentina so frustated that they have resorted to delibaretly fouling the forward. In fact River Plate manager Diego Simeone was so concerned at the kicking Sanchez was receiving that he withdrew him from the starting XI and placed him on the bench.

Udinese are keen to hold onto their starlet and River are desperate to land him. However reports suggest that a bid of over £18 million will persuade Udinese to part company with the forward. Sanchez has also been reported to be seen as a long-term replacement for Manchester united's Cristiano Ronaldo, whose future at the club remains doubtful.

Sanchez's agent Fernando Felicevich has said that Manchester United had failed in one approach for the player. But did not rule out a renewed bid from United.

Udinese may want to see how Sanchez performs in Italy before deciding on any transfers. However the £15.8 million valuation is said to have been placed by Udinese to ward off any clubs intrested. Manchester United may not be put off by the price considering the money they spent on Nani and Anderson last season, United have shown that they will pay what ever is required in order to sign world class talent.

Sanchez has now linked-up with Udinese for pre-season training.