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Henrikh Mkhitaryan arrives at Manchester United's training base as Armenian midfielder closes in on move to Arsenal to replace United-bound Alexis Sanchez

Henrikh Mkhitaryan arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Friday as he remains on the brink of a move to Arsenal.

The Armenian midfielder is ready to move to the Emirates in the deal that will see Alexis Sanchez move in the opposite direction to Old Trafford.

Mkhitaryan trained with team-mates on Thursday as the Reds prepare to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday but Friday may prove to be his last visit to the training ground.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Friday
Henrikh Mkhitaryan arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Friday
The Armenian is heading to Arsenal as part of the deal to bring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford
The Armenian is heading to Arsenal as part of the deal to bring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford

United's ongoing pursuit of Sanchez is likely to be resolved on Friday with the Chile's arrival rendering Mkhitaryan surplus to requirements under Mourinho.