Arsenal the only London team Sanchez will play for

Alexis Sanchez’s future at Arsenal remains in doubt at the moment due to his contractual situation and in recent reports to worry the Gunners’ faithful, claims had been made that the Chilean international would consider a move to rival club Chelsea if the Blues make an offer next summer.

However, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed such speculation by stating that Sanchez is perfectly happy at the Emirates Stadium at the moment and that the Gunners are the only London team he will play for.

Wenger addressed Sanchez’s future saying, "I think he's happy here. It's true we have not extended his contract yet but I hope he will stay at the club.

“I think you have to be cautious when people give interviews in their home countries because the interpretation is not always exactly what they wanted to say.

"But I don't see anything negative (in Sanchez's comments). He said he wants to win the championship, that's what everybody wants and I can understand that completely."

Iwobi wants Wenger stay

 

Arsene Wenger may not be a popular figure among the club faithful at the moment but many of his players have shown him unconditional support over the past few weeks and attacker Alex Iwobi is one of them.

Iwobi recently urged Arsenal fans to show more respect to Wenger and now the 20-year-old has gone on to express his desire to see his manager remain at the Emirates Stadium beyond the end of the current campaign.

"He's a great man in my opinion. I'd like him to stay. He's always helped me and developed me as player," Iwobi told the BBC's World Football programme.

"I don't think it's fair the way everybody criticises him. It's very unfair considering what he's done. He's always achieved fourth place, been in the Champions League and been up there with the title contenders."

Hector Bellerin has managed to earn a reputation as one of the best young right-backs in the world since establishing himself as a regular for Arsenal a couple of seasons ago and the 22-year-old has managed to catch the attention of Spanish giants Barcelona due to his performances.

Now according to reports from Tuttosport, Italian champions Juventus have also joined Barcelona in the race to sign Bellerin and the Old Lady are said to have sent scouts to monitor closely the young defender during the Spain Under-21’s victory over Italy on Monday.

Pires explains that Arsenal are struggling due to the absence of Cazorla

Arsenal have once again flattered to deceive during the current Premier League campaign and the best the Gunners can now hope for is a mere place in the top four once again.

It did look like Arsenal could potentially challenge for the title following a strong start to the season and club legend Robert Pires has explained that the North London side's struggles have been down to the absence of injured star midfielder Santi Cazorla.

Pires told Sky Sports News, "When you see the names on the paper they are great players like Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. The most important [thing] is missing Santi Cazorla. He is one of the best players at Arsenal. He's been injured for four months now and this is a real problem for Arsenal."

Ozil to decide Arsenal future soon

 

Mesut Ozil’s long term future Arsenal has been subject to much speculation over the past few months and it is widely believed that the German international could potentially end up leaving the Emirates Stadium next summer if he does not sign a new contract.

Ozil has finally gone on to provide an update regarding his contractual situation at Arsenal and has hinted that he could extend his stay with the North London side beyond the end of the current campaign.

He told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, "You think Wenger tells the journalists [about my future] before he tells me? I know him differently. I have a contract until 2018 in London and I feel very comfortable there. We'll talk soon and then make a decision."