TRANSFER RIVALVRY: WHERE WILL SANCHEZ LAND THIS SUMMER?

As Alexis Sanchez prepares to leave Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger admitting his Emirates exit could be days away, you'd be forgiven for thinking there would be a queue at his front door.

Instead, the battle for his signature has just two participants, making it an all-Manchester affair.

For so long, Manchester City appeared to be the destination; Sanchez had his heart set on reuniting with Pep Guardiola, who was keen on taking him to the Etihad.

But somewhere along the way, the rising costs being demanded by Arsenal and the player's representatives, have put City off - likely aided by how well the likes of Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane have done this season.

City held crunch talks over a move on Monday, at a time when Manchester United had emerged as favourites for his signature, after making a £35million play for the Gunners forward.