Wenger on Alexis: My mind is made up

The speculation surrounding the future of Alexis Sanchez has dominated
Arsenal's pre-season. And everytime, questions have been asked about
the Chilean's future, Arsene Wenger has been consistent in stating
that the club wasn't going to sell him as he enters the last year of
his contract.

Sanchez has been the subject of interest from PSG of France. With the
reports emanating from there going from a strong interest to losing
interest in signing the Chilean because of his wage demands.
But Wenger has dismissed those media reports as pure imagination.

He has now gone further to state that his mind is made up and the 29
year old who is currently on holiday after his extended season would
not be sold.

Speaking as Arsenal returned to London after they concluded their tour
of Asia, he reiterated that line again.

"I read L'Equipe in the last three or four days,"
"It has moved from Sanchez to Neymar. Today they speak about Neymar,
three days ago they speak about Alexis.

"They need as well, like you [reporters], subjects. They cannot get
Sanchez so they go for Neymar."

The resolute position of Wenger is in contrast to the previous times
the club has been in such situation in the past. And he gave his
reasons why Arsenal won't be selling even with just one year left in
the Chilean's contract.

"My mind has been made up for a while now,"
"I think I made it clear a few times.

"We are in a strong financial situation. So we want to keep our best
players. You can see that there is a fight everywhere to get top
players.

"Sanchez has got one year to go on his contract and we have no need to
make money. He will be part of the team next year."

In spite of Wenger's strong stands, sections of the club's fanbase
would only truly embrace this position until the transfer closes and
the Chilean is still at the club.