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Tony Cottee: Why Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez must consider joining a Premier League rival
TONY COTTEE has urged Alexis Sanchez to remain in the Premier League even if he chooses to leave Arsenal in the summer.
Tony Cottee wants to see Alexis Sanchez remain in the Premier League
Alexis Sanchez's future at Arsenal is under scrutiny as he nears the final 12 months of his contract.
The Chile international did not start Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool with reports suggesting he had been involved in a training-ground bust-up.
European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are said to be tracking the Chile international ahead of the summer transfer window.
Tony Cottee hopes Alexis Sanchez joins another Premier League side if he leaves Arsenal
The best of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
But former West Ham striker Tony Cottee hopes Sanchez stays in the Premier League - even if it means leaving Arsenal for a rival.
"His contract is running down - he's only got just over a year left," Cottee told Sky Sports.
"What a shame it will be for the Premier League if he does actually leave and goes to a different country.
"I love watching him play, he is a brilliant player and I want to see him stay in the Premier League.
"With Arsenal or not with Arsenal or with someone else in the Premier League because he's that good."
Sanchez has made 35 appearances for the Gunners this season, scoring 20 goals and providing 17 assists in all competitions.