In the absence of Lassana Diarra, the youth product has stepped up and taken control. Conte looked at the defender last season when arrived but the club prioritised deals for David Luiz, Alonso and NGolo Kante. not bid for the player until the summer transfer window, but if Sanchez does not feel that he can win trophies at the Emirates he could be returning to Serie A come the summer. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. Sanchez is the main target and could be the easiest with no new deal being agreed with Arsenal, they could make an offer for the player thats to good to refuse. Getty Images17Malang Sarr broke into the Nice first-team at just 17Getty Images17Premier League club. But the arrival of Jose Mourinho has signalled the end of his time in Manchester. he recent emergence of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as a successful centre-back pairing means United could put any deal off until the summer. News Group Newspapers Ltd3Pepe has twice won the Champions League with Real MadridManchester United . But the 27-year-old holding midfielder would not get a deal close to that kind of money from any clu.