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Arsenal Transfer News: Alexis Sanchez should be offloaded - Andy Townsend
ARSENAL should let Alexis Sanchez go, according to Andy Townsend.
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been linked with a move to Manchester City
The ex-Chelsea player urged the Gunners to offload the Manchester City target on BBC Radio 5 live’s coverage of transfer deadline day.
“Arsenal are in a mess,” said Townsend.
“I would let him go. Sanchez's body language in the Liverpool game was really poor.
“He's had enough and his mind is already elsewhere.
I would let him go
“I don't think he'll be able to pick it up quite as quick.”
Arsenal are set to sensationally retain Sanchez after failing to finalise a deal with Monaco star Thomas Lemar.
The Frenchman was seen as the Chilean’s replacement.
But talks broke down and City’s bids have been rejected.