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Alexis Sanchez was denied a visa to the United States
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Alexis Sanchez will miss the start of Manchester United’s tour of the United States as he has been unable to obtain a visa.
The Chilean striker is understood to be in negotiations with his lawyers to resolve the issue.
But the 29-year-old remains hopeful of joining Jose Mourinho’s squad this week as they prepare for their pre-season tour.
United flew to Los Angeles on Sunday and Sanchez was a notable absentee, after training last week with team-mates at their Carrington base.
The Chilean striker is understood to be in negotiations with his lawyers to resolve the issue.
Sanchez accepted a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in Spain this year, which prevents him from entering the States.
But the 29-year-old remains hopeful of joining Jose Mourinho’s squad this week as they prepare for their pre-season tour.
United flew to Los Angeles on Sunday and Sanchez was a notable absentee, after training last week with team-mates at their Carrington base.
The tax fraud charge stemmed from Sanchez's time at Barcelona
Another
player not on the tour is defender Daley Blind, for whom Ajax have made a
£15.8 million bid that United accepted on Monday night.
United open their pre-season campaign against Mexican side Club America on Friday.
Last season’s FA Cup finalists then face Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes,
AC Milan, Liverpool and Real Madrid – the last three as part of the annual International Champions Cup tournament.
United open their pre-season campaign against Mexican side Club America on Friday.
Last season’s FA Cup finalists then face Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes,
AC Milan, Liverpool and Real Madrid – the last three as part of the annual International Champions Cup tournament.
