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Arsenal chief provides update on Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil contract talks
ARSENAL are progressing nicely insofar as their contract talks with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil goes.
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That is according to the club's general secretary David Miles.
Sanchez and Ozil have both seen talks stall recently, with the duo reportedly demanding wages of around £290,000 a week.
Midfield maestro Ozil has found himself the subject of interest from Manchester United, with former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho said to be keen on a reunion.
Mesut Ozil is yet to sign a new deal with Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez is also yet to put pen to paper on a new deal
At the moment, things are looking pretty good in that way
Both have been pivotal to Arsenal this season, who are second in the Premier League table, three points behind Chelsea.
While there has been much speculation about the futures of Ozil and Sanchez, Miles doesn't seem too unconcerned.
In fact, when giving an update, he told BT Sport: "Of course, we know talks are ongoing with certain players and certain contracts.
Arsene Wenger's men will face Bayern Munich again in the Champions League
"At the moment, things are looking pretty good in that way."
Meanwhile, Arsenal drew Bayern Munich in the last-16 of the Champions League.
It is the third time in the past five seasons the two teams will meet.
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