The 22-year-old was believed to be on the verge of a £35million move to the European and Spanish champions.

Now according to The Sun newspaper, the cash-rich Eastlands club are planning to hijack his move to the Nou Camp by launching a bid which consists of £25m down-payment with another £10m linked to results.

But the deal sweetener comes in the form of a far better wage offer for the Chilean international.
However, it remains to be seen if money is indeed a factor in Sanchez' decision with reports claiming that the lure of playing alongside Lionel Messi and company is too great to turn down.