Alexis Sanchez’s family arrive in London ahead of player’s Arsenal exit
Alexis Sanchez’s family reportedly arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on Saturday morning (Picture..
Alexis Sanchez‘s family have arrived in London as the Arsenal forward prepares to finalise his exit from the the club, according to Goal.
The player’s older brother Humberto arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on Saturday morning with a number of family members in preparation for the player’s expected departure from Arsenal.
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The report suggests the Gunners are demanding a fee of £35million for Sanchez while the player’s agent Fernando Felicevich is holding out for a fee of £5m for facilitating the transfer.
Manchester United have reportedly submitted a £25million offer to sign Sanchez and are understood to have overtaken Manchester City in the race to land the 29-year-old Chile international.
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Whereas Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has urged the club’s board to make a move for Sanchez – a player he tried to sign during his spell at Juventus – in fear the Blues’ may fall behind the Premier League’s Manchester duo.
Arsene Wenger has conceded the player will not be signing a new contract with Arsenal – leaving him free to agree pre-contract terms with a foreign club or leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
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Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Bordeaux forward Malcom as a replacement for the departing Sanchez.
The report claims Arsenal are growing increasingly confident of bringing Malcom, 20, to the Emirates as they prepare to lose the Chile international to a Premier League rival.
