adminLONDON. — Barcelona took a reported £3 million hit in the Alexis Sanchez deal because the Arsenal forward preferred a move to the Emirates.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Liverpool made a bigger bid for the Chilean star than their English Premier League soccer rivals Arsenal, only for the player and Spanish giants to give the green light to a less lucrative move to the Gunners instead.
The 25-year-old allegedly favoured a switch to Arsene Wenger’s side over the Reds, with Barcelona agreeing to the switch despite being left out of pocket.
Sanchez has hit the ground running at the Emirates and has smashed 10 goals in his first 15 games for the north Londoners.
Kop legend Jamie Carragher admits Sanchez would have been the perfect replacement for Luis Suarez at Anfield.
The former Liverpool defender told Monday Night Football: “I’m disappointed he’s not at Liverpool. He’s looking like he’s going to be a star of the Premier League.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal have opened talks with Theo Walcott over a second new contract in two years.
Walcott made his first Arsenal appearance in 10 months following a serious knee injury, coming on as a late substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Burnley. The England forward would enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season, a scenario Arsenal are keen to avoid, and they have held initial discussions regarding an extension. — Mailonline.
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