adminLONDON. — Manchester City have had a £50 million bid for Alexis Sanchez rejected by Ar- senal.
English newspapers had linked Sanchez with a move to Pep Guardiola’s side in exchange for England forward Raheem Ster- ling.
“No formal bid but fair to say that figure was turned down. No player involved,” an Arsenal spokesperson said. There could be an exodus of players from the Emirates before tonight’s transfer deadline. Sterling will also not be leaving Manchester City for Arsenal, according to Sky sources.
The City winger had been linked with a move to the Gunners as a part of any deal to bring Sanchez to the Etihad Stadium but Pep Guardiola is understood to be unwilling to let Sterling leave.
Yesterday, Arsenal rejected a £50 million bid from City for Sanchez, who is entering the final year of his contract at the Emir- ates.
Arsenal were thought to be open to a cash deal that also included Sterling moving to north London as a makeweight, but Sky Sports News understand City are not considering such an option.
Guardiola wants to sign the Chile international Sanchez before the transfer window closes tonight and City have finally made a formal offer to the Gunners.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that Sanchez (28) is not for sale despite him entering the final year of his contract and yet to agree to signing a contract ex- tension.
City want to complete a cash-only deal for Sanchez despite sources close to Sterling claiming the player was offered as part of a player-plus-cash deal to Arsenal. — ESPN
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