Tag: Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez played for Arsenal Football Club. The Chilean forward joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014 for £31.7m. Sanchez left Arsenal for Manchester United in 2018 in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. In total, he made 166 appearances for Arsenal and scored 80 goals. The Copa America Winner wore the number 17 and number 7 shirts for Arsenal. He was born on December 19, 1988. Alexis currently plays for Inter Milan.

Wenger: We’ve replaced a world class player with a world class player

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal lost a world class player when Alexis Sanchez moved to Manchester United, but says they've gained one in return in Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Arsenal fans bid brutal and bitter bye-bye to Alexis

Copa90 have rounded up some Arsenal fans to explain how they really feel about Alexis Sanchez's impending move to Manchester United.

How Arsenal will line-up with Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang and without Alexis

With Alexis Sanchez gone and potentially two new players to fit in, Arsenal will have to tweak their formation.

Video: All Alexis Sanchez’s 80 goals for Arsenal

With Alexis Sanchez joining Manchester United, it's time to say goodbye to the 29-year-old and all the goals he scored in Arsenal colours.

Why Mkhitaryan has every right to feel frustrated after Arsenal-Manchester United mega swap

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's move to Arsenal has more or less been completely overshadowed by Alexis Sanchez's transfer to Manchester United and the Armenian must feel a little bit miffed.

Arsenal may rediscover passing rhythm without Alexis but…

Arsenal may be losing a quality player in Alexis Sanchez, but they can return to playing the way they used to.

Official: Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan finally completes

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Arsenal in a swap deal with Manchester United. Alexis Sanchez is moving in the other direction.

McClaren foresees Alexis causing problems at United

Steve McClaren believes that Alexis Sanchez's wages will cause Manchester United problems in the future.
Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand defends Alexis’ massive Manchester United wages

Rio Ferdinand has defended Alexis Sanchez amid claims the Chilean will be raking in £500k-per-month at Manchester United.

Alexis Sanchez work permit delaying Manchester United move

Alexis Sanchez is reportedly set to get his work permit updated today in order to finally complete his move to Manchester United.

Wenger ‘understands nothing’ about Alexis’ decision to leave Arsenal

Arsene Wenger admits that he doesn't really understand why Alexis Sanchez - or anyone - would want to leave Arsenal.

Alexis Sanchez hits out after Sun publish sex scandal story

Alexis Sanchez has hit back at claims that he offered a 20-year-old student £1,000 for sex.

Alexis Sanchez pictured in Manchester United shirt as media think Mkhitaryan sends ‘cryptic’ birthday...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's move to Arsenal seems to be edging closer by the hour with the now-29-year-old writing a 'cryptic' caption on an Instagram post late on Sunday night.

Pires: Sanchez wanted to stay but Arsenal didn’t spend enough money

Robert Pires denies Alexis Sanchez wanted to leave Arsenal for money, and says the Chilean is going because the Gunners wouldn't buy players to support him.

Medicals and work permits: Latest Sanchez/Mkhitaryan updates

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is on the verge of completing his move to Arsenal from Manchester United. We've rounded up all the latest updates from a busy day for the Armenian.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

How good was Alexis Sanchez really for Arsenal?

After three-and-a-half years, it's time to say goodbye to Alexis Sanchez, who is leaving Arsenal for Manchester United. Did the Chilean live up to the hype in North London?

United fans praise Woodward, but Arsenal fans should be happy with swap-deal too

Manchester United fans are praising Ed Woodward for the Alexis Sanchez-Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap deal, but do the Arsenal board deserve some credit for their part in the double deal?
Jurgen Klopp

Klopp claims he would never sell to a rival mid-season

Jurgen Klopp has claimed that he would never sell a player to a rival mid-season like Arsenal are doing with Alexis Sanchez.

Alexis gets defensive on Twitter as he retweets Daily Mail article

On the verge of a Manchester United move, Alexis Sanchez retweeted a Daily Mail article calling the deal a "bargain" for the Red Devils and denying the Chilean is a mercenary.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan

No last-minute problems expected: Mkhitaryan deal done

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is putting the final touches on his move to Arsenal, according to reports.

107 players in final year of contract: Why did the media focus on Ozil...

Despite 107 players entering into the final year of their contracts this term, the media appear to have only focused on a small handful, including Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

Wenger admits Alexis saga had impact in Arsenal dressing room

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are ready to go on a sustained winning streak after finally blocking out the distractions of a turbulent transfer window.

Campbell fears for Arsenal post-Ozil and Alexis

Sol Campbell is worried that Arsenal will struggle to attract top plays if they lose Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

Mkhitaryan to become Arsenal’s highest earner

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could become Arsenal's paid player when he moves, according to reports.

Francis Coquelin explains ‘only problem’ Arsenal players have with Alexis

Francis Coquelin has said that the Arsenal squad didn't have any problems with Alexis Sanchez.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Henrikh Mkhitaryan attends the United for Unicef Gala Dinner at Old Trafford on November 15, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Alexis and Mkhitaryan deals completed according to reports

The Daily Mail are reporting that Arsenal and Manchester United have completed the deals required that will see Alexis Sanchez join Jose Mourinho with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way.
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)

Guardiola admits Alexis’ wage demands forced Manchester City out of race

Pep Guardiola has suggested Manchester City gave up on trying to sign Alexis Sanchez because of the player's high wage demands.
Ian Wright

Wright: Arsenal are ordinary without Sanchez and Özil

Ian Wright thinks Arsenal showed themselves to be an 'ordinary' side in the weekend's defeat against Bournemouth.

Guardiola accepts Alexis Manchester United move and wishes him well

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accepted he had lost out in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez as Jose Mourinho insisted Friday it was still not certain the Chile forward would join Manchester United.

Mourinho tells wants to forget Alexis and focus on Burnley

ose Mourinho insists the pending signing of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez must not distract from Manchester United's league campaign when they visit Burnley on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Report: Alexis to have Manchester United medical today

The Mirror are reporting that after ‘dramatic’ late night developments, Alexis Sanchez has said goodbye to his Arsenal teammates and is set for a United medical today.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown: Ozil and Alexis have held the club to ransom

Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez's contract stand-offs have held the club to ransom in more ways than one.

Mkhitaryan left out of squad for Burnley as Arsenal deal edges closer

Jose Mourinho says Henrikh Mkhitaryan won't play against Burnley this weekend, as Arsenal get closer to a deal for the Armenian.

Where does Alexis’ Manchester United move rank on Arsenal fans’ pain-o-meter?

Arsene Wenger has managed to sum up perfectly why Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United doesn't rank nearly as high on the pain-o-meter as Robin van Persie's in 2012.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Arsenal put Manchester United double-deal on the line over £12m

Arsenal are reportedly holding out for around £12m plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan before they allow Alexis Sanchez to sign for Manchester United.

No developments, Gunners hopeful: Reliable reporter claims Mkhitaryan to Arsenal ‘could go either way’

The BBC's David Ornstein has finally provided an update on Arsenal's move for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

£180m: Alexis Sanchez’s ridiculous Manchester United move broken down

As the alleged details of Alexis Sanchez's massive Manchester United deal emerge, it's becoming increasingly clear as to why he chose them over City.

McClaren: Alexis will have had conversations behind the scenes months ago

Despite suggestions that Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United is a new development, Steve McClaren believes the Chilean may have decided his own future months ago.

Carragher knows why Man City withdrew interest in Alexis

Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City pulled out of a deal for Alexis Sanchez because the player himself hesitated.

3 signed and 7 sold, £50m spent, £95m made: Arsenal’s 2017/18 business

Arsenal's 2017/18 business has been about offloading the deadwood rather than bringing in talent.