Arsenal contract rebel Alexis Sanchez hints at Emirates exit by saying he needs to win titles
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has shelved contract talks with Chile star Sanchez and Mesut Ozil until the summer
ALEXIS SANCHEZ has hinted he could be on his way out of Arsenal.
The Gunners contract rebel has just 14 months left on his current deal and could walk away for free next summer.
Arsene Wenger has shelved contract talks with the Chilean and Mesut Ozil until the end of the season over fears unsuccessful negotiations will see his season unravel further.
The Gunners' win over West Ham enhanced their prospects of qualifying for the Champions League for a 20th successive season.
But they still face a battle to beat the likes of Spurs, Liverpool and Man City to a top-four spot - with the title long gone.
Life is like a pair of scales. One minute you can be right up there and the next really low.
Alexis Sanchez
Sanchez said: "Looking at everything I’ve done in my career as a footballer, at all the titles, I believe that what’s hugely important is motivation.
"If a footballer is well motivated and has various things to motivate him every day, he will keep achieving his goals.
"Everything in life depends on feeling motivated, whether you are talking about a child, a family or an individual.
"In my case my life has changed and improved because different things have motivated me."
"I try to do that in every game – to give 100 per cent. Life is like a pair of scales. One minute you can be right up there and the next really low.
"As long as I’m playing football I’m happy - wherever that may be."
Wenger today claimed that Sanchez wants to stay and talks with his agent are holding up the deal.
Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs ready to swoop, with Atletico Madrid also keen on the Chile international.