da premier bet: Former Arsenal player Nigel Winterburn is hopeful that manager Arsene Wenger can convince Alexis Sanchez to stay at the club once Alexandre Lacazette signs.
da bet vitoria: It has been widely reported that the Lyon striker is closing in on a move to the Emirates, which could cost the Gunners a club-record £52m.
Sky Sports claimed on Tuesday that Lacazette has already completed a medical at the club’s training ground, and will pen a five-year contract.
The news will be great for Arsenal fans, but there is still an uncertainty over the future of star man Sanchez.
The Chile international has not signed a new contract with the Gunners, and numerous clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea, have been linked to his signature.
Arsenal run the risk of losing the 28-year-old for nothing when his contract expires at the end of next summer, but Winterburn is hopeful that Wenger can work his magic.
He told Sky Sports:
“I hope the Lacazette deal leaves [Sanchez] at the club. He can play on the left, up front or in the hole. Arsenal cannot afford to bring in Lacazette then two weeks later Sanchez leaves. I am hoping Wenger can persuade him to stay for another season, see what happens with the team then sign a new contract.”
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