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Arsenal news: Alexis Sanchez reveals woes at London life as Gunners contract rebel ponders future

ALEXIS SANCHEZ has cast fresh doubt over his Arsenal future by admitting he finds London "stressful" and "crowded".

The Gunners forward and Mesut Ozil are caught up in contract wrangles, with the pair believed to be demanding £300,000 a week each.

Alexis Sanchez has revealed he is uncomfortable with the pace of London
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Sanchez has revealed he is uncomfortable with the pace of London lifeCredit: Getty Images

Sanchez has just 18 months left on his current deal and Arsene Wenger has already admitted that he cannot guarantee the Chilean and Ozil will stay at The Emirates.

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The Gunners boss is believed to be lining up moves for Dortmund's Marco Reus and West Ham's Dimitri Payet should talks with Ozil and Sanchez fail.

And Sanchez's latest comments will cause further concern among Gunners fans, who are desperate not to see another star move on at the peak of their powers.

Sanchez and Ozil have left Gunners fans concerned they could walk away
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Sanchez and Ozil have left Gunners fans concerned they could walk awayCredit: Reuters
Ozil and boss Arsene Wenger are yet to shake hands on a new deal
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Sanchez and Arsene Wenger are yet to shake hands on a new dealCredit: Reuters

Sanchez told the Arsenal magazine: "I like to go to London to eat something or have a drink with my friends.

"However, I am a very home-loving person and I spend a lot of time at home.

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"I do explore the city if I have the time for it but normally I would rather stay relaxed at home.

"London can be a stressful place because it's crowded and it's a big city.

Wenger has already admitted that he cant guarantee his stars will stay
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Wenger has already admitted that he cant guarantee his stars will stayCredit: Reuters
Marco Reus is one man the Gunners are reporetdly lining up to replace Sanchez
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Marco Reus is one man the Gunners are reportedly lining up to replace SanchezCredit: AP:Associated Press

"Our routines as footballers can be energy-consuming too.

"You play one game after another, meet new people every day and travel a lot. That is why I try to disconnect and relax as soon as I get some time off."

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