Sanchez: I would have preferred United to sign many more world-class players this summer

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has admitted that he’d have liked to see his club bring in more world-class players during the summer transfer window.

United ended the window having signed goalkeeper Lee Grant from Stoke City, Diogo Dalot from FC Porto and Brazilian midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk.

Manager Jose Mourinho admitted that he’d like to have added two players on top of that, with United linked with a number of centre-backs towards the end of the window.

But no deal was forthcoming and, in an interview with ESPN Brasil, Sanchez has claimed that he would have preferred United to do more business this summer and also added that he’s been impressed with Fred since he arrived at the club.

“I would have liked that they had signed many more world-class players. But it’s the club’s decision.

“The truth is that (Fred) impressed me a lot in his first game.

“It’s what the team lacked — someone who plays ‘jogo bonito,’ as they say in Brazil. And Andreas Pereira too. I think they are two players who have quality and they could help me a lot.”

Sanchez arrived at United in January but struggled to showcase his best football during the second half of the season. But having had a full pre-season under Jose Mourinho, the Chilean claims that he is raring to go ahead of the new campaign.

“Today I am more comfortable. I am calm. My teammates have to be focused. I also have to. I depend on them. If they are well, me too.”

Where will Sanchez play for United this season?

Sanchez was often used in a role just behind main striker Romelu Lukaku last season and Jose Mourinho believes he is capable of filling several roles across the front line.

With Lukaku not able to take part in pre-season with United this summer, Sanchez was often used as the main striker on the clubs’ tour of the US.

Asked what he believes is his best position, Sanchez said: “Close to the goal to score. In general, I like to always be in contact with the ball.”

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