That’s what cannot be allowed to happen. The extra funds of desperation from Citeh would do Arsenal little good if a late window deal is done. Given how long it takes Arsenal to complete a transfer, they would directly strengthen a “rival” while really weakening the squad. Arsenal would just be waving the white flag at that point.
If Sanchez is leaving, it needs be sorted sooner rather than later so that Arsenal can bring in a few players to try and make up for the loss.
I think that is exactly the reason why we’re after Lemar so rigorously. Especially with Sanchez saying he knows where his future lies at that confed cup pressconference. Wenger knows more than he lets be known to the press imo.
I might be seeing to much in those quotes of Wenger’s pressconference in Sydney, but him saying ‘he can’ in stead of ‘he will’ sign a new contract at the start or during the season doesn’t sit well with me.
It also coincides with a lot of stories saying that he is seemingly changing his mind and will sign a new contract with us…could be true but wont know for sure until it is done.