With speculation continuing to mount about the Chilean's future, the Arsenal boss is growing short on patience
Arsene Wenger angrily shut down questions about Alexis Sanchez's Arsenal future amid persistent rumours of renewed interest from Manchester City.
City failed in their pursuit of the Chile star during the previous transfer window but there is strong speculation they will attempt to strike a deal next month, with Sanchez's contract expiring at the end of the season.
Gabriel Jesus picked up an injury in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday that manager Pep Guardiola says could keep him out for up to two months, encouraging talk of an imminent City bid for Sanchez
Guardiola himself stated he expects the 29-year-old to stay at the Emirates Stadium, though, and Wenger was in no mood to discuss the issue further after his side were held to a 1-1 draw at West Brom courtesy of Jay Rodriguez's controversial late penalty.
Asked if Sanchez had played his last game for Arsenal at The Hawthorns, Wenger told a news conference: "We play on Wednesday [against Chelsea].
"I have spoken many times about that. I'm not ready to talk about that some more.
"I have given you my answer many times. I don't see why I should come back to a subject we have talked about 155 times."
Wenger also hit back at club legend Thierry Henry after his suggestion that Arsenal players' mixed celebrations during the 3-1 win at Crystal Palace this week pointed to a dressing-room rift caused by Sanchez's uncertain future.
"It was never a problem inside [the club]," he said. "I don't listen to what he says and other people says.
"We focus on our own problems, that's the only thing.
"There are people who are paid to talk. It's difficult sometimes when you are paid to talk, to talk, to talk and only say things that are true and intelligent."
Asked if Arsenal will look to make signings in the transfer window, Wenger added: "Tomorrow [Monday], I will try to bring myself in first and, after that, we will see."
kibcu
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Arsene Wenger must sign new players in this January window
yadbkpt
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Why wengwr
fimbclp
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neymarjr19
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Maybe..Sanchez will follow his former coach at Barca..Guardiola
Datbmpyz
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appi new year in advance
amedave1
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He o f little faith..... R u a true CITIZEN r u a wagonnis ....hol' your ground & dont b a wuss... Trophyless 🏆...... SMH
Take it from me, with these two injuries and honest for fernadinho more injuries may come up and we may miss out of the tittle. Pep knows he needs a new CB, a left back and definitely he needs Sanchez, Jesus maybe be out until February, so do you think Agwero can carry us through?? Sanchez can add creativity to the midfield and also can be rotated with Agwero
hitiryz
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good job Wenger.
LukaAustralia
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Is Wenger going to sit there getting angry or actually going to get Sanchez on a new contract?!
zaeaklptuz
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I'd say he will go
Santanacityzen
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please Pep should sign Sanchez immediately we have lost Jesus already and even if Kevin isn't out for long he needs rest same as fernadinho. We need Sanchez this January or we will end trophyless
He o f little faith..... R u a true CITIZEN r u a wagonnis ....hol' your ground & dont b a wuss... Trophyless 🏆...... SMH
BrianE
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Arsenal now fights for staying among first 7 tops! Pathetic! Wenger out today!
deevyn
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if they fuckup this season,Sanchez would surely leave
Jookmrsu
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arsenal need to sell sanchez because he will not sign a new deal
Samyzy
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Arsenal need Sanchez. It might not seem like it but Sanchez is the source of their success. Ozil is the creator of chances,Sanchez was and is still is the finisher despite Lacazette.
amedave1
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please Pep should sign Sanchez immediately we have lost Jesus already and even if Kevin isn't out for long he needs rest same as fernadinho. We need Sanchez this January or we will end trophyless
yindeyz
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Arsene and Arsenal, to their fans, are bonded with the test of time all these years. The team building spirit is still intact but the 'outsiders' are more likely seemed to be impatience! -;) #Respect. #Enjoy.
Chifat
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For how long will Wenger's stubbornness take him? Soon Sanchez contract would expire and he will definitely walk away from Arsenal. If you don't like to sell, don't buy from others.
yekeklmnyz
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why not come to chelsea and they have hazard instead to my opinion i dnt think both dont match they play a like or perhaps does wenger plays his cards right sometimes is a needy to jump boats see if u can land on ur destination.he did his best i dont blame him,the stronger get away with it.but my personal thought is for best to keep him if go they need a Knight like him.
RonaldoSumit
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He cannot decide,player can decide.... And go Sanchez Go to Manchester city...
yekeklmnyz
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Arsenal who else is a player like Alex he can score goals has speed and a good assister too even if Alex is to go wl Arsenal be a team they think they can without him.Arsenal is weak is not Alex either focusing on depth of the team they will let go a dynamic player like him.situation like thise is like Chelsea of losing Hazard although Chelsea has money but is not making them 100%competetive gathering great players
VAMOSREAL
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He should go to Real Madrid
pihablsu
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This guy must stay
Alaskas
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Danm, city are just OP if they get Sanchez at January. Feel bad for the other forwards, they are having a great season and now they have even more competition for places.
FCBneuer
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Alexis wants Manchester City, but His idiotic agent Felicevich wants a move to PSG.
Wendye
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Because 50% of sanchez is still better than a lot of players
Pinocch
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Realistically considering the way City play and the understanding City have Sanchez is the only player they can really bring in and promote to a starter immediately, with him being the only one who is familiar with Pep's system.
postag
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Without Sanchez, Arsenal would be even further behind, despite his drop in form.
reasonon
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Well see if City actually go for him. I dont see City spending more than 20-25m pounds for him with only 4 months left in the season where they can sign him for free.
campusso
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Looks like Sanchez missed Pep.
Fuhpru
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Stop blaming Alexis of the problem of the club. Arsenal has bigger problems than this player. At the end of the day, it is all about money...He will go where he gets better pay . A Soccer players career is very short!!! “TIME TO CHANGE THE COACH “ Does this man own Arsenal ?
opaque
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Seems unanimous then, players don't like Sanchez, fans hate him and think they'll play better without him and he doesn't want to be there either, selling seems the obvious choice, and it's to City, so it's not as bad as selling him to Spurs or Liverpool.
jigasmg
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sell him get marhez or zaha same with özil if he refuses a new deal, sell him and get draxler
Curry3030
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Goodbye Alexis and thank you for the memories. Hope you find peace and happiness wherever you go. Will miss Atom & Humber too.
kitchen
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Where would he fit in this current city team?
industry
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One of the best for City news.
lifetimes
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Selling him to man city at this point is okay I guess. I mean they have already won the league, so it won't make a difference to us.
useless
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If Sanchez wanted to go somewhere he wouldn't be rotated, he'd not be talking to City.
realmad
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Tbh i love to have him in the team, but is he willing to be rotated with sane that's the question
confused
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As an Arsenal fan, let him leave.
Howord12
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Man City have already won the title, we wont be competing with them for anything anyways.
Lorraine
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It's not like Alexis going to City will decide the league, it's already decided.
youerer
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Let Alexis go, thank him for what he's done and take the money to invest in transfers.
yummyy
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Sanchez eager to get his free PL medal
Jammru
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Wenger?? the specialist of failuire?? haha funny man notn to say this man have
Acktar
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A lot of times they speak nonsense but for god's sake Wenger stop thinking that people are dummies! Everyone knows that Henry spoke the truth and everyone had realized the same thing even before he spoke about it!
Rama Mtn
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Arsenal must make everything to keep him and Ozil.They arr done without them.
cuhdot
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just give up wenger this will hurt me but he really wants to go to city let him go buy other players don't let sanchez stop you
clue_l3ss
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He shouldn’t join City coz once he was benched by Guardiolla again you want the same to happen
Butdlmnpu
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