Arsenal to face bids from Bayern for Alexis

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Arsenal to face bids from Bayern for Alexis

Bayern Munich are looking at Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez as a summer transfer target, according to a report by the Mirror.

The Chilean international joined the Gunners from Barcelona in the summer of 2014 and has impressed with his work-rate and ability within the final third, finishing as the club’s top goalscorer in his first campaign.

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However, the 27-year-old’s good form means that Arsenal are likely to face stiff competition from other clubs to keep him on the cards, with Carlo Ancelotti – set to take over from Pep Guardiola at the Bavaria side this summer, identifying Alexis as a target.

Alexis’ contract is set to require in the summer of 2018 but it’s believed that Bayern are interested in bringing the Chilean on board and have made ‘discreet enquiries’ about the winger.

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It’s highly unlikely that Alexis would be sold by Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger believed to be locked in negotiations already with the Chilean to extend his deal at the club.

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