Inter Milan are prepared to buy Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United.

The Manchester Evening News says Inter are now willing to sign Alexis outright, with the Chile international joining in January.

Alexis has played 21 Serie A games this season, scoring four goals and making nine assists.

United are eager to clear the striker off their books, with Alexis on £550,000-a-week.

Inter are now in advanced talks to buy the striker with a confidence of a deal being struck on both sides of the table.