Wenger speaks on Alexis Sanchez’s move to PSG

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has described
talk of Alexis Sanchez signing for Paris Saint-
Germain as “media imagination”.
Sanchez has been heavily linked with a move to
the Ligue 1 giants in the past week and it was
reported that he met with PSG sporting director
Antero Henrique in the French capital to discuss
personal terms ahead of a €50million move.
Wenger however claims there is nothing in the
rumours, telling a news conference on Saturday:
“It’s only media imagination.”
However, when asked if the prospect of a foreign
club buying the forward would change Arsenal’s
stance, Wenger replied: “No, it doesn’t make any
difference.”
Wenger was speaking after watching his side lose
3-0 to Chelsea in a pre-season friendly in Beijing.

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Sanchez Breaks The Heart Of Arsenal Fans With Latest Decision

Alexis Sanchez has reiterated his desire to
play in the Champions League as he made his
latest plea to Arsenal to let him leave the
club .
The 28- year - old forward was the Gunners’
shining star in a disappointing campaign last
season where they finished fifth and failed to
qualify for the Champions League for the first
time in Arsene Wenger ’ s reign.
But Sanchez , whose contract expires next
summer and who is understood to want to join
former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City ,
is not willing to wait another year to return to
European football’ s premier club competition .
“ I want to play in the Champions League ,” he
told reporters in his native Chile.
“ The decision isn ’ t down to me, I need to wait
for Arsenal . ”
Reiterating claims he made in the wake of the
Confederations Cup , where Chile lost the final
to Germany, he added : “ I ’ ve made my
decision, now I wait for Arsenal ’ s reply.
“ The idea is to play in and win the Champions
League. It is something that I have dreamed
about it since I was little . ”
Manchester City are understood to be quietly
confident that they can sign the player this
summer and he forms a big part of
Guardiola’ s planned recruitment drive.
Bayern Munich have also retained an interest
in the former Barcelona forward but can ’ t offer
him the personal terms he requires . Arsenal
are understood to have offered Alexis the
biggest contract in their history to remain at
the club , but as of yet the Chilean has shown
little inclination to extend his deal and while
Arsenal’ s stance remains that the forward will
not be sold .
If no extension can be agreed then the 28 -
year - old can leave on a Bosman next
summer.

Wenger ready to break Arsenal transfer record again for Thomas Lemar

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is convinced that Thomas Lemar wants to join the club from Monaco and will go back with a third bid for the player.

Wenger has already seen bids of £30million and £40million turned down by the Ligue 1 champions, but the Gunners are refusing to give up as they believe they can get their man.

The third offer could be up to £45m-plus and would be the second time Arsenal have beaten their old transfer record this window.

They paid £42.5m paid for Mesut Ozil in 2013 and this week, negotiated a £52m deal for Alexandre Lacazette.

Lemar has always been Wenger’s top priority in the wide areas, with Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez seen as a back-up.

It is believed the France winger has already agreed terms with the Premier League side.

Per Mertesacker to become Arsenal Academy manager

Arsenal have confirmed that defender Per Mertesacker, will become their academy manager in a year’s time.

The former Germany international, will however, continue in the first team under Arsene Wenger for the 2017/2018 campaign.

“We are delighted to announce that club captain Per Mertesacker will become our academy manager in a year’s time.

“For the coming season, he will continue as an important part of our squad while developing his knowledge and understanding of the Academy,” an official club statement said.

Manager, Arsène Wenger said: “Per is an exceptional character who is a great example for young players. He is a deep thinker about the game and committed to helping players fulfil their potential. He will be an inspirational figure for everyone connected with the academy.”

Per added: “This is the start of an exciting new chapter for me and I am delighted that I will be able to stay part of the Arsenal family. This season I will remain fully focused on my job with the team and am looking forward to a successful last season on the pitch. After that, I look forward to the exciting challenge of helping produce young players good enough to play for the Arsenal first team.”

During the coming season, the academy will be led by Luke Hobbs, who has stepped into the role since the departure of Andries Jonker to manage Wolfsburg.

Victor Moses will not begin pre-season with Chelsea fc

Chelsea will be without Victor Moses when they resume for pre-seaspn training ahead of the 2017/2018 season.

The wingback underwent toe surgery at the end of last season, following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the final of the FA Cup.

Although the 26-year-old is recovering fast and will team up with the Blues squad on July 17, he is not expected to take part in all of their sessions.

Moses has been pencilled in to do simple drills to speed up his recovery and will most likely get involved in the rigorous part of their pre-season regime, one week after the rest of his team-mates have started serious work.

“Moses will team up with Chelsea on the 17th of July, but he won’t be involved in all of their sessions due to the surgery he had.

“I think he will need a week of light training before joining the rest of the squad in all drills,” a source close to the player told Owngoalnigeria.com.