Four players that could replace Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United

Alexis Sanchez isn't having the best of times recently at Manchester United. Everything seems to be going wrong for the Chilean, and it's nothing he anticipated when he signed from Arsenal.

He recently scored the winning goal against Newcastle United, so the United faithful will hope it gives him plenty of confidence in the rest of the season, so he can replicate the form he showed during his time with Arsenal.

However, if things continue to not pan out for the attacker, then he may decide to look elsewhere. This is something United need to be wary of, so with that being said, here are four players who could easily come in to replace him...

#1 Willian

Willian has been linked with United for quite some time now, and it's not difficult to see why. He seemed to have a healthy relationship when he worked with the current boss Jose Mourinho, with the manager being a clear advocate of Willian's work.

This is perhaps the signing that would come in with the least hype. He's actually older than Alexis, but it shouldn't be looked at as his master status.

Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the winger picked up all there is to know about the beautiful game. A nation which prides itself on flair has been home to some exceptional footballers over the years, something the United fans will be aware of.

Of course, Willian is by no means the best Brazilian player. In fact, some would argue that his performances at the recent World Cup in Russia would make him a shame to Brazilian football. But there's always a gem to be unearthed, it just requires serious management from Jose Mourinho to bring it out of Willian.

He will need to work hard in order to make his way into the setup. If Alexis Sanchez does leave, it will make Willian's aim ten times easier to achieve, but he will still need to earn a place. There's no 'mate's rates' when it comes to Mourinho, that's for sure.

Romelu Lukaku requires somebody who can get the ball to him, so Willian will be told to be hard at work in crossing if he does join United.

#2 Ivan Perisic

Perisic is another player of which the United faithful will know plenty about. Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move for the Croatia international in the past, however nothing materialised and he remained at FC Internazionale.

While many turned a blind eye to Perisic, it was a shame to see for others. It's not difficult to see the talent in Perisic, it's just a case of unleashing that.

Perisic showed real bright sparks at this year's World Cup, as his nation reached the final of the competition. He was a standout player to me, and his performances were indicative of why Mourinho was keen on signing him.

If the talent around Perisic makes his job on the flanks easier, then he will thrive. This is a similar situation to Alexis though, so United must be wary of that if they are to pursue a serious transfer chase of Ivan Perisic.

#3 Neymar

Liverpool v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Group C

This is more of a wildcard, but I had to include Neymar in this list.

The links between Neymar and Manchester United have been on and off, but with his time at Paris Saint-Germain looking limited, there's no reason why the Red Devils can't loiter around the situation in the hopes of getting lucky. I mean, they definitely have the money to do so.

Neymar is one of the best players in the world, there's no denying that. His work on the ball is excellent, and he's blossoming in to a real contender for the Ballon D'or.

His work with Luis Enrique at FC Barcelona is what received all the plaudits, but during his short time in Paris, he has picked up a thing or two.

Mostly known for his flair, he will come in and make the United fans forget about Alexis in a heartbeat. This may sound far-fetched, but the simple addition of Neymar would incredibly boost United's chance of winning the Premier League. That's how good he is.

#4 Nabil Fekir

Manchester City v Olympique Lyonnais - UEFA Champions League Group F

Nabil Fekir is a different option, to say the least, but that wouldn't make his arrival any less significant.

Of course, the World Cup winner is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. But, come on, why would that stop United from pursuing a move for him? If anything, the excitement of battling with a rival should only make them more fired up to land his signature.

The Frenchman is mostly known for his creativity, but in my eyes, he is blossoming into a versatile player. This is why I feel like he could easily adapt to any role Mourinho would give him, and one thing's for sure: he will be fired up to capitalise on his World Cup win.

And let's not forget, Fekir has already came to Manchester this season and scored against United's rivals in the Champions League.

Edited by Gabby Duran