Manchester City confident of landing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez

Manchester City are growing increasingly confident of landing Alexis Sanchez with Arsenal's top four hopes hanging by a thread.
Sanchez only has one year left on his current deal, with the offer of fresh terms so far unsigned. The 28-year-old has suggested to close sources that he is keen to be reunited with his former Barcelona manager.

Arsenal do not want to allow their talisman - fiercely booed by away supporters at Crystal Palace on Monday night - to leave, but might have to for fear of him departing for free in 2018.

There are thought to be worries at Paris Saint-Germain that one of City or rivals Manchester United are in pole position this summer, with Chelsea also circling.