LONDON. – Arsene Wenger has claimed Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Neymar because they could not get Alexis Sanchez.

Wenger has denied reports that Sanchez was in Paris last week to meet with the French giants even though the mega-rich club are expected to launch a huge bid to sign the Arsenal striker.

The Gunners boss has insisted that Sanchez has not asked to leave Arsenal this summer and reiterated his belief that the Chilean will stay at the Emirates for at least one more year.

Sanchez is in the last 12 months of his contract with the Gunners and has spoken of his desire to play in the Champions League, suggesting he is seeking a move away from the club.

However, Wenger has previously dismissed the idea of Sanchez leaving as “media imagination” amid reports that both Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain were interested in the player. However, Wenger reiterated his stance that Sanchez is not for sale despite only having one year left on his current deal and being involved in a contract stand-off after demanding £400 000-week.

PSG are trying to pull off an incredible £196m deal for Barcelona superstar Neymar and Wenger doubts they can get both the Brazilian and Sanchez. The Gunners boss said: “No, I don’t think he was in Paris. No. Paris Saint Germain cannot get Sanchez so they go for Neymar.

“I read L’Equipe in the last three to four days and it has moved from Sanchez to Neymar. You know they are speaking about Neymar, a few days they were speaking about Sanchez. They need a subject to write about.

“My mind has been made up for a while now. I think I’ve made it clear a few times that he is not for sale and this is my stance.”

Arsenal could find it difficult to refuse a £70m bid if Sanchez makes it clear that he will not re-sign even though Wenger insists the Chile star has NOT asked to leave.

But it could also be that Wenger is playing hardball in public while the club privately know it is a real threat and they may have to sell and try to replace him after getting the best price possible. – The Mirror.

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