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Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s futures dictated by Arsenal
ARSENAL are reportedly ready to put their foot down and prevent Alexis Sanchez or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain join a title rival.
The best of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez has yet to sign a new deal, but he has been continually linked with a move away from the Emirates.
Manchester City and Bayern Munich have both been touted as possible destinations for the Chilean.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are eyeing a deal for Oxlade-Chamberlain, with Jurgen Klopp eager to add more pace to his flanks.
But according to the Daily Star, Arsenal have no intention of letting Sanchez or Oxlade-Chamberlain leave the club for a direct rival.
The report suggests the Gunners are ready to take a strong stance as they seek to keep hold of their best players.
Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could both leave Arsenal
My friends who follow the French league have told me that I’ll definitely have fun with him on the pitch
The north London outfit have seen Manchester City poach their top stars in the past, with the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy moving to the Etihad.
Mesut Ozil, meanwhile, has dropped a hint he could stay at Arsenal.
He said: “We’re happy to have such a class striker here. From what I’ve heard, he’s hungry for goals and ice cold when he gets into a scoring position.
Arsene Wenger won't sell his players to a direct rival
“My friends who follow the French league have told me that I’ll definitely have fun with him on the pitch.
“I hope that he’ll be able to take us further with his goals.”
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