Alexis Sanchez reportedly getting closer to the Arsenal exit. A number of British media said that the Chilean national will move to Manchester City.
Guardiola is not a stranger to Sanchez. The 28-year-old had been Guardiola's protege in Barcelona in 2011/2012. Guardiola then moved to Bayern Munich, while Sanchez survive in Barcelona until 2014.
City management reportedly ready to set aside funds of 50 million pounds sterling or approximately USD 850 billion to bring Sanchez from Arsenal. German giants Bayern Munich also reportedly competed with City for the Sanchez. However, a few days ago, Muenchen withdrew because of the high demand for salary per week the player.
Even so, the City plan to bring Sanchez may not be easy. Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, will not be easy to remove the mainstay player. Sanchez is very prominent in London Cannon. The proof, in the 2016/2017 season, players who appear 38 times in all competitions that successfully scored 24 goals and 10 bait.
Wenger apparently did not want any more steps to sell a mainstay player to a competitor club in the Premier League. Previously, Wenger was mistaken when selling Robin Van Persie to Manchester United. In the first year with the Red Devils uniform, Van Persie actually able to perform brilliantly and deliver Manchester won the Premier League title 2012/2013.
Now, Arsenal reportedly fenced Sanchez with the lure of salaries up to 270 thousand pounds or about Rp 4.59 billion per week from the previous 200 thousand pounds or Rp 3.4 billion per week. But the salary is still under the request of Sanchez, who touched the figure of 300 thousand pounds or Rp 5.1 billion per weekend next season.
But Wenger could change his mind and release Alexis Sanchez. A number of British media reported, Manchester City include striker Sergio Aguero in an offer to Arsenal. In other words, Aguero will replace Sanchez on Arsenal's front line next season.
Sanchez has yet to comment on the rumors of his move to Manchester City next season. He handed the club's affairs to his manager. "I am currently choosing to focus on defending Chile's national team at the 2017 Confederations Cup," Sanchez said.
As the 2015 Copa America champion, Chile is entitled to appear in the 2017 Confederations Cup. Even now Chile successfully set foot to the top party of the tournament after beating Portugal on 3-0 penalties.
Chilean coach, Juan Antonio Pizzi, can tolerate the desire of big teams like Manchester City and Bayern Munich to recruit Sanchez. Because, Pizzi know very well that Sanchez is a special player that can be relied upon in every game.
"All clubs will want to have Sanchez in his squad, he is a very focused player and knows what to do in every game, and what kind of club he will play next season," said Pizzi.
Aguero, who is also mentioned in Alexis Sanchez's transfer plan, will not bother. He expressed his desire to remain uniformed blue typical Manchester City next season. "I feel at home in Manchester City, I want to play here until the contract runs out," he said.
