Top quality will replace star duo: Wenger
Published on: Wednesday, January 03, 2018
LONDON: Arsene Wenger moved to allay the fears of Arsenal fans on Tuesday saying he would replace both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil with world-class players should they end up leaving.Both Sanchez, who came close to moving to Manchester City on the final day of the last transfer window in August, and Ozil's contracts are up at the end of the present season.Sanchez's attitude and commitment to the club have been questioned by fans and some of his team-mates did not congratulate the 29-year-old Chilean after he scored a double in the 3-2 Premier League win over Crystal Palace last Thursday.ADVERTISEMENT Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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Wenger, whose transfer dealings have been a sore point with sections of the Arsenal support, said he would also be on the look-out for players in the present transfer window. "We are open to any position for the exceptional player that can give us a plus. It depends a little bit on the injuries as well," said the Arsenal manager on the eve of their match with reigning Premier League champions Chelsea."On the other hand it depends if we manage to extend the contracts of the players who are at the end of their contracts in June. "It will depend on that as well. We have to take the consequences of those decisions and respond to it. – AFP