Man Utd tracking red hot Alexis..

Manchester United want Alexis Sanchez 

Reports in Spain suggest that United have been impressed with Sanchez's impressive start to the season and are set to revive their interest in the player after trying to sign him from Udinese in 2011.

According to Spanish daily Sport, David Moyes will looks to sign Sanchez after becoming despondent at the performances of Antonio Valencia, Nani and Ashley Young since taking over in the summer.

Alexis Sanchez has been in fine form for Barcelona and Chil

Manchester United want to bring in Alexis Sanchez

Reports suggest that United will have money available in January to make as many as three big-name signings, and Sanchez would fall into that category with Barcelona thought to value the 24-year-old at £22m.

Sanchez has been in electric form for Barcelona so far this season, playing some of the best football of his career and scoring regularly for both the Catalan club and his national team.

Alexis Sanchez could be squeezed out by Neymar at Barcelona

However, the arrival of Neymar has made playing opportunities at the Camp Nou even harder to come by and Barca may be willing to cash in on Sanchez rather than leave him to become unsettled on the bench.

The only obstacle to a move is the player himself, with Sanchez and his family thought to be settled in Barcelona and happy to remain at the club.