Inter Milan striker Alexis Sanchez is being linked with a shock return to parent club Manchester United.

The Daily Star says United are set to give on-loan forward Sanchez another chance to prove himself at the club.

Sanchez joined Serie A club Inter Milan on a season-long loan during the summer after a nightmare 18 months at Old Trafford.

Although he had not been expected to play for United again, the club have made a U-turn and are now planning to welcome the Chile international back at the end of the season.

United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has informed Sanchez and his agent that they have no intention of letting him join Inter or any other club on a permanent basis.