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Arsenal planning shock swap deal to land top Chelsea transfer target
ARSENAL are reportedly prepared to use Alexis Sanchez as bait to land Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
Alexis Sánchez scores Arsenal's equaliser against Bayern
Sanchez looks set to quit Arsenal after growing tired of life in north London.
Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and AC Milan all retain an interest in the Chile international.
It has been reported that the player has already decided not to extend his stay with the north London club, with his contract due to expire next summer.
But Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Arsenal could use him to negotiate a stunning transfer deal.
Alexis Sanchez could be off to Real Madrid, according to reports
Alexis Sanchez has reportedly grown tired of life at Arsenal
It is claimed the Gunners retain an interest in striker Alvaro Morata.
Morata is highly-rated in Spain but has struggled since returning to the club from Juventus last summer.
Arsenal could offer Sanchez in order to land the 24-year-old with club chiefs determined to land a marquee name.
Alvaro Morata could be set to move to the Premier League
And that could spell bad news for Chelsea.
The Blues have been backed to sign Morata as a replacement for Diego Costa.
But, with Arsenal using Sanchez as a bargaining chip, they could miss out on the Madrid star.
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