These years, Bangla Cricket Live has been following the escalating transfer drama surrounding Arsenal’s key players, and now the spotlight is squarely on Alexis Sánchez. While Mesut Özil appears close to signing a new deal that will keep him at the Emirates, Sánchez’s future with the Gunners looks increasingly uncertain as top European clubs begin circling.
Sánchez, arguably Arsenal’s most dynamic attacking force, has a contract set to expire in the summer of 2018. If the club fails to secure an extension before the end of this season, the Chilean forward will enter the final year of his deal—giving him the upper hand in any transfer negotiations. According to Calciomercato, talks between Sánchez and the Arsenal board have broken down completely, with “irreparable differences” emerging during the negotiation process.
Reportedly, one major point of contention was Sánchez’s decision to travel to South America for World Cup qualifiers, during which he suffered an injury in the pre-match warm-up. Despite his condition, Sánchez insisted on training and even prepared to play against Uruguay while not fully fit. This infuriated manager Arsène Wenger, leading to tension between the two and ultimately contributing to the breakdown in their relationship, according to The Mirror.
Now, with the contract situation unresolved, Manchester City and Juventus have entered the fray. Both clubs are preparing bids to lure Sánchez away in the upcoming summer transfer window. Even with only one year remaining on his deal by then, Arsenal is still expected to demand a hefty transfer fee—reportedly around £50 million. However, if the standoff continues, the club could find itself in a vulnerable negotiating position.
One of Sánchez’s core frustrations appears to be his weekly wage. Earning £130,000 a week, the forward reportedly believes this figure doesn’t match his value or contributions to the team. He is pushing for a significant salary increase as part of any new deal, putting Arsenal’s management in a tight spot. This contract saga, which began back in August, has dragged on for months with no resolution in sight.
As the battle for Sánchez heats up, Bangla Cricket Live will continue to cover the latest updates, offering fans the insights they need into one of the Premier League’s most talked-about transfer stories. Whether he stays or goes, Sánchez’s future will have major implications for Arsenal’s ambitions and squad stability.