"?Serie A side Inter Milan are reportedly preparing a staggering £69m bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, according to Spanish news outlet "?Fichajes.
Arsenal's Chilean international has only two years remaining on his contract with the North London side, and his hesitation at sparking discussions to renew the contract this summer, alongside teammate Mesut Ozil, has led to a number of clubs declaring their interest, including Inter Milan.
The new manager at the San Siro, Frank de Boer, is reportedly heavily interested in the former Barcelona winger, and with the club now in a healthy economic position following their takeover from a Chinese consortium, the Italian giants are keen to put that money to good use in a bid for Sanchez worth over £50m, as well as some further big money signings before the end of the transfer window.
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However, reports also suggest that Sanchez will not leave North London easily, and would only consider the move to Italy if he was made the highest paid player in Serie A, demanding a contract that would see him pocket over £7m-per-year, with Arsenal also indicating they value Sanchez at the £70m mark.
The 27-year-old joined Arsenal in 2014 from Barcelona for £35m, and has quickly become a fans favourite with 42 goals over two seasons at the Gunners, including a memorable long range strike in their FA Cup victory over Aston Villa in his first season at Arsenal.