Arsenal have informed Alexis Sanchez, that they will not bow
to his attempts to force a move to a Premier League rival this summer.
Sanchez has one year left on his current deal with the
Gunners and they are determined to secure him to a new long-term contract.
However, they will be forced to sell if he refuses to sign.
The Chile international’s representatives have explored
moves to Manchester City and Chelsea in recent weeks. But Arsenal are adamant
they will not entertain any offers from English clubs, regardless of whether or
not he signs a new contract.
That leaves Bayern Munich or Juventus as Sanchez’s most
realistic options, if he leaves the Emirates this summer.
City and Chelsea are both willing to pay in excess of
£45million for Sanchez, but Arsene Wenger is not keen on strengthening one of
their direct rivals.
By Ifreke Inyang
