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Alexis Sanchez ‘agrees Man City free transfer from Arsenal next summer but Pep Guardiola wants January transfer’

Forward is out of contract this summer and has apparently agreed a deal to join Pep Guardiola at the Etihad

ALEXIS SANCHEZ is reportedly closing in on a dream move to Manchester City.

claims the Arsenal contract rebel has agreed to play under Pep Guardiola for a second time when his deal expires this summer.

 Alexis Sanchez has reportedly agreed to join Man City for free next summer
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Alexis Sanchez has reportedly agreed to join Man City for free next summerCredit: Getty Images
Arsenal team celebrate with Alexis Sanchez after he scores against West Brom

It’s said that a number of top teams have made approaches for Sanchez.

But they’ve all decided to back off as the Chilean is believed to have his heart set on the Etihad.

However, the report adds that a January move is now on the cards following an injury to Gabriel Jesus.

The striker is out for up to two months after suffering knee ligament damage last weekend.



 The attacker is certain to leave Arsenal after entering the final six months of his contract
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The attacker is certain to leave Arsenal after entering the final six months of his contractCredit: Reuters
Alexis Sanchez scores second goal for Arsenal but his teammates don't celebrate with him...

And Sanchez is being lined up as the perfect replacement as teams get stuck into the second half of the Premier League season.

It’s also been claimed that the 29-year-old played a huge role in Carlo Ancelotti’s downfall at Bayern Munich.


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The tactician apparently made Sanchez his top target last summer and believed he had fought off competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the attacker’s signature.

However, Bayern failed to secure a deal, leading to Ancelotti’s relationship with his board going down the drain.

 Pep Guardiola is hoping to land Sanchez this month
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Pep Guardiola is hoping to land Sanchez this monthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Arsene Wenger is yet to decide if he wants to cash in
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Arsene Wenger is yet to decide if he wants to cash inCredit: Reuters
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