Alexis Sanchez high on Manchester City's summer transfer list - Sky sources

By Sky Sports News HQ

Image: Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez is top of Manchester City's transfer list, Sky sources understand

The chances of Alexis Sanchez moving to the Etihad this summer look to be increasing, with the Chile striker understood to be high on Manchester City's summer transfer list.

Sky Sports News understands City have grown increasingly interested in the Arsenal striker, who has 14 months left on his current deal and has given no indication he is ready to extend.

Image: Sanchez has scored 18 league goals this season and been linked with a £50m switch to City by Chilean media

Earlier this week, Chilean media reported Sanchez had already decided to move to City and was "very close" to agreeing a deal.

Radio Cooperativa reported that City are prepared to pay a £50m transfer fee, in addition to wages of around £200,000-per-week.

Image: Sanchez has not cut a happy figure at Arsenal in recent weeks

In recent weeks, Sanchez has also been linked with moves to Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Sanchez played under City boss Pep Guardiola at Barcelona and the 28-year-old 108-cap international has grown increasingly frustrated in north London this season.

Image: City manager Pep Guardiola worked with Sanchez at Barcelona

Arsenal lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace on Monday Night football, with Gunners fans turning on the players at Selhurst Park.

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The club currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, seven points off fourth place and Champions League qualification.

Image: Arsenal sit sixth in the Premier League table after Monday night's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace

Arsenal next face Middlesbrough at the Riverside in their second consecutive Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

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