City Battling Utd for 'better than messi' striker.

THE Chile star at the centre of a tug-of-war between Manchester's two clubs can be better than Lionel Messi.

So says Alexis Sanchez's national team boss Claudio Borghi, who also coached the winger, 22, at club level.
SunSport revealed yesterday how United chief executive David Gill had flown to Spain to steal Sanchez from under City's noses after the clubs had gone head-to-head in a battle to sign the £30million-rated Udinese ace.
And Borghi said: "Alexis can be even better than Messi - physically he can do much more.

The mini maestro has the potential to be even better than Barcelona forward Messi, that’s according to the Chilean head coach

"Alexis can be even better than Messi - physically he can do much more.

"I do not wish to talk nonsense, but Alexis will be one of the world's best. Messi already is."

Untied are favorites to land the midfielder but Italian outfit Udinese are holding out for around £30million. Barcelona have reportedly offered £22million plus out of favor striker Bojan, but Udinese have opted for the full amount in cash.

City had placed Sanchez at the top of their wish list this summer, but the Chilean international favors a move to either United or Barca.