Arsenal transfer news: Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil expected to stay while Arsene Wenger 'targets Monaco star'

The latest transfer rumours from the Emirates Stadium

Joe Miles
Friday 09 December 2016 12:46 GMT
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Despite Arsene Wenger's assurances, the duo's future continues to remain in doubt
Despite Arsene Wenger's assurances, the duo's future continues to remain in doubt (Getty)

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Arsenal remain unsure about the long-term future of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, but Arsene Wenger has assured fans that they will both stay at the club for a minimum of 18 months.

“They have 18 months left on their contract and they are completely committed to do well as long as they are here,” said the Arsenal boss during his pre-match press conference on Thursday.

With the duo's future expected to be secure, at least for now, Wenger has allegedly turned his attention to Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe.

According to HITC, the player has attracted interest from a whole of top clubs, including the Gunners, Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and West Ham.

The striker made his debut for Monaco last year as a 16-year-old and has proved himself as a promising prospect since, scoring three goals in five games so far this season.

The Frenchman has already been likened to Arsenal icon Theirry Henry.

Meanwhile, Arsenal appear set to lose out on target Christian Pulisic who is allegedly leaning towards Liverpool as he weighs up his future, the Metro reports.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp developed a close relationship with the American during their together at Borussia Dortmund and is expected launch another bid for the player this January.

Arsene Wenger comments on Ozil and Sanchez

Liverpool washout Mario Balotelli has also hinted that he would love to join Arsenal if he ever returned to the Premier League, according to new reports.

Despite his dreary display at Anfield, the Italian has thrived at Nice, scoring seven goals in 10 games for the Ligue 1 side.

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