The former Manchester United star believes the Gunners will end up letting the Chile superstar leave.

But Neville isn’t convinced a swap deal which would see Raheem Sterling moving to the Emirates is right for Arsenal.

He told Sky Sports: “My view on the potential swap deal of Sanchez for Raheem Sterling is that it may get them money but it is not a transfer that makes them better as Sterling is still too inconsistent.

“Sanchez would certainly strengthen Manchester City because of his finishing, which they've struggled with, and he plays in the spirit of Pep Guardiola when he's on his game.

“I think Sanchez is obviously a player Pep has wanted and I could see it going through.

“Arsene Wenger has tried to keep him but I think when a player's negativity gets to the point when it's so overwhelming that it's affecting the whole team then you have to sell.”

Arsenal have rejected a £50m bid from City with Pep Guardiola desperate to sign the man he previously worked with at Barcelona.

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And the Gunners are set for a very busy transfer deadline day with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Shkodran Mustafi potentially leaving the Emirates.

Gary Neville thinks Alexis Sanchez will leave Arsenal for Manchester City

And if Sanchez exits as well Arsene Wenger will be desperate to bring in reinforcements before the 11pm deadline.

Arsenal have lost two of their opening three Premier League matches going into the international break.