Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lunchtime Update: The Three Biggest Arsenal Transfer Stories From This Morning

3 – Alexis Out, Sterling In?

The biggest story of the day that many of you hopefully haven’t missed is that Manchester City are now upping their interest in Alexis Sanchez with a different kind of deal.

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According to reports from plenty of reliable sources, City will test Wenger’s resolve by including Raheem Sterling in a £20million cash offer for the Chilean magician.

Guardiola wants to capitalise on Arsenal’s dismal performance at the weekend by offering Alexis a way out of the Gunners, something that some less reliable reports are saying he’s interested in.

Earlier today a Chilean TV channel reported that Alexis had asked to leave the Chilean national training camp to conclude personal matters.

Sky Sports understand City would rather offer just cash and not lose Sterling, but Wenger needs a quick resolution and is also looking at the likes of Julian Draxler who is available.

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