This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez has been at the center of controversy after a reported training ground spat with youngster Mason Greenwood during pre-season.
According to The Sun, Sanchez reacted angrily to a tackle from the rising star in one of his first sessions back from a hamstring injury suffered during the Copa America.
Sanchez, who has largely flattered to deceive since his move from Arsenal, was eased back into action but exchanged words with the teenager after the incident.
Despite being unfit to feature in Manchester United's season opener against Chelsea, Sanchez has been told he is still part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans this season.
Greenwood's excellent pre-season breakthrough with Solskjaer keen to put faith in youth could further complicate Sanchez's position at the club.
Reports have suggested United have held talks with Italian side Roma over a loan move for Sanchez, although his high wages look set to scupper a deal.
Just before the transfer window closed, Solskjaer said: "Alexis has come in and trained well. He’s four or five weeks behind the boys and has not played apart from the one behind closed doors here, so I think he’ll see [Lukaku's exit] as an opportunity as well to make his mark. I do expect him to stay, there’s a striker there who we think is going to be able to score some goals."
