Alexis Sanchez: Arsene Wenger reveals transfer decision within 48 hours

ARSENAL look set to lose Alexis Sanchez to one of their big rivals within the next 48 hours.

By Jack Staplehurst / Published 15th January 2018

Arsene Wenger revealed after the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth that Sanchez’s impending exit is now imminent.

He was left out of the squad for today’s game.

Manchester United are now frontrunners to land him ahead of Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho is looking to blow City out of the water with a greater financial package for club and player.

But Starsport understands Liverpool are also in the race.

Wenger did not disclose where he expects the Chilean to go but a transfer is now close.

“It could happen today, tomorrow or not at all,” Wenger said. “I didn’t want to travel with him and then he goes somewhere.

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Alexis Sanchez is set to leave Arsenal within the next 48 hours

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“It will be decided in the next 48 hours”
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“It will be decided in the next 48 hours.

“It was difficult for him because he was on standby a little bit.”

Bordeaux winger Malcom is poised to replace Sanchez at the Emirates this month.

On the possibility of the 20-year-old Brazilian coming in, Wenger added: "There’s nothing concrete there.

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Arsene Wenger opted to leave Alexis Sanchez in London instead of take him to Bournemouth

"It’s better that I don’t come out on any specific name."

Malcom's representatives have been in London over the weekend.

Meanwhile, Sanchez's family have arrived in the capital to support him ahead of his switch.