Sanchez would prefer Premier League switch

Sanchez, 22, is currently showcasing his talents at Udinese - scoring in a 4-4 draw with AC Milan on Sunday - and has been the subject of continuous speculation over the last 18 months, having been linked to a move to Old Trafford in the past.

But despite his agent's claim that a transfer in January is unlikely, the Chilean international has expressed a desire to move to England.

"I don't think about the transfer market but only about playing. I look to my progress and I am pleased as I am maturing, even if I'm only at 40 percent of my potential," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"I know that my future depends on me, and I know I am on the right track.

"The interest of Inter and Manchester United? It's nice to know that I am valued and I'd like to play in a big club but another season with Udinese should be good for me because I still lack a final piece for the final leap.

"My preferences? I like English football more because they go a thousand miles per hour, never stop, like me."

"The contract [with Udinese[ expires in 2015. It is necessary that I score more goals. Assists are not enough for me. Then I have to learn to control better myself”, he said.

"I hope to score 10 goals, so maybe I'll help Udinese to qualify for Europe. Also the Champions League is a possible achievement. And if we finish in the top four you can be sure that I won't move."

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.