In the summer transfer window of 2017, Man City offered to buy Sanchez for 65 million pounds but were strongly rejected by coach Arsene Wenger.
At that time, it seemed that the Chilean striker would continue to stay with the Emirates team for longer, but no, Sanchez was determined not to sign a new contract, directly putting Arsenal in a difficult position.
This season, the "Gunners'" biggest ambition is the FA Cup, which received a heavy blow in the early morning of January 7 when they lost 2-4 to the relegation team Nottingham Forest. In the Premier League, the "Gunners" are currently ranked 6th, 23 points behind leaders Manchester City and certainly cannot think about the championship title, even if it is just a dream.
For the first time in 16 years of not being able to participate in the Champions League group stage, Arsenal fell to the Europa League in the hope of being able to repeat last year's miracle of M.U. But just after the group stage, the "Gunners" received news when both Dortmund and Atletico Madrid fell to this second-place playground from the Champions League.
Arsenal's chances are getting smaller now that their worthy opponents Napoli, Lyon, AC Milan and Villareal have all reached the knockout round.
On the one hand, Sanchez has been unmotivated since throwing his gloves into the pitch in the draw against AFC Bournemouth last season. The person who "packed up" for him, Mesut Ozil, was also eagerly waiting to leave when Manchester United called.
Sanchez has turned 29 this year, and there is very little time left for him to find titles worthy of his class.
This offer from the " Man City" is much lighter than in the summer of 2017 because the closer the contract expires, the greater the advantage for Man City when the price they offer may go down but still achieve the goal. £35 million was sent from the Etihad with a starting position when Jesus was injured and Aguero could not maintain his form.
Given Man City's money-power and glamorous splendor, Sanchez could not help but be moved.
Finally, it's about Arsenal's long-term strategy. It was thought that the "bomb" Lacazette at the beginning of the season would be a lifeline for the "Gunners", but the French striker did not meet long-term expectations. While big clubs are constantly struggling and making "hybrid" shots, Arsenal have only brought in Greek defender Mavropanos for just £2 million.
No more strength, no ambition, Arsenal have nothing to hold on to Sanchez. And if he does not sell the Chilean striker early, Manchester City's other £35 million will not fly.
