Pep Guardiola has suggested Manchester City gave up on trying to sign Alexis Sanchez because of the player’s high wage demands. Sanchez looked set to leave Arsenal for the Etihad Stadium until Premier League leaders City ended their pursuit on Monday, leaving the way clear for second-placed Manchester United to move in. The Chile forward has…

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (R) embrace after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)