Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta has made it clear they want to sign permanently Alexis Sanchez.

Inter and Manchester United are locked in talks about how to extend Alexis' stay beyond this Serie A season.

Acknowledging Alexis will have to accept a hefty pay-cut to help along negotiations, Marotta also made it clear: "It is not easy, he has a contract with United for another two years. A heavy contract and therefore we must evaluate.

"Sanchez is a great player and a great boy. We would be happy to have him today, tomorrow and the day after..."