Arsenal Prepare New Bumper Deal For Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal and Chile star Alexis Sanchez is set to sign a new deal till 2020 with his club which would see him earn almost £40million over five years. 

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Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring a goal against Leicester City

Sanchez joined Arsenal in 2014 from Barcelona for £33m signing a  deal worth £130,000-a-week but and that will now rise to around £150,000, with major incentives written in the new contract.

Sanchez has develop into a key player for Arsenal since his move from last season’s treble winner and the club is keen to tie him down following reported interest from Real Madrid.

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Fellow star player Mesut Ozil is also in line for a new deal with the Gunners. Ozil earns around £150,000 but his new five year dealwill see him remain the club’s top earner with £160,000-a-week.

While Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are yet to sign new deals, defender Nacho Monreal and forward Theo Walcott have put pen to paper on new contracts.

Arsenal are currently second on the EPL table with Manchester City and face West Brom in their next match.