Alexis Sanchez will reject Manchester City if Arsene Wenger is prepared to meet two conditions set by the forward, according to reports in Chile.
EMOL claims that the 28-year-old still hasn’t ruled out the possibility of extending his contract, but in order for that to happen, Wenger must agree to Sanchez’s salary demand and promise that the squad will be significantly improved with new signings so that they can compete for trophies.
Sanchez is reportedly demanding a £300,000 a week deal – a significant rise from his current £130,000 a week contract which has just one year remaining.
But the Chilean is City’s priority target and reports have claimed that he would be keen to join up with his former boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
City are understood to be confident of securing a deal and are prepared to launch a £50 million offer.
Wenger, meanwhile, has remained adamant that Sanchez will not be sold this summer and would be willing to let the player leave on a free transfer next year.
Speaking about his future last week, Sanchez confirmed that he knew what he wanted to do but refused to make his decision public.
‘Right now I’m focused on the Confederations Cup,’ he said.
‘When this is finished I will see if I stay or go. I don’t know.’
Asked if his decision is clear in his mind, Sanchez replied: ‘Yes, it’s clear. But I can’t tell you.’
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