Arsenal news: Alexis Sanchez will want to join Man City now for one reason - Bellamy
CRAIG BELLAMY believes Alexis Sanchez will not be bothered about the potential £30million pay-off he would miss out on if he were to join Manchester City this month.
The Chile international looks set to complete a move to the Etihad before the end of the January transfer window.
If he were to wait until June he would receive a huge signing-on fee as well as earn £13m-a-year in wages, according to Sky Italy.
Sanchez has not been at his best for the Gunners this season, scoring just eight goals in 21 appearances.
But City remain keen on pushing through a deal now instead of at the end of the season and Express Sport understands the move could be completed this week.
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Money won't be a problem to this guy
Sergio Aguero is currently the only fit striker at the club following Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
And former Wales international Bellamy, who played at the Etihad for one season, believes Sanchez would rather join City now to win trophies as opposed to waiting for a huge pay-day.
"Money won't be a problem to this guy. He hasn't got a World Cup this summer, and that has hurt him,” Bellamy said on Sky Sports’ The Debate.
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“That played a big part in his form at the start of the season, playing too many games. He hasn't missed a summer for four years.
"After they failed to qualify for the World Cup he got stick back at home, which was new to him because he's a hero in Chile.
“But at the same time, if you have a club like Manchester City, with four trophies to go for, I'm sure that will be the main motive for him."
