ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on August 1, 2017 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Alexis Sanchez is looking to leave Arsenal this summer. (Getty Images)

Arsenal’s players are convinced that Alexis Sanchez will force a move away from the club this summer, according to reports.

The 28-year-old reported back to training on Tuesday after his return was delayed due to illness and his participation at the Confederations Cup with Chile.

Arsene Wenger has remained adamant throughout the summer that Sanchez will not be sold, even though the forward could leave the club on a free transfer next year.

But The Daily Mail claims that Sanchez left his team-mates in no doubt that he wants to quit this summer, with Manchester City his preferred destination.

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on August 1, 2017 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Sanchez returned to training on Tuesday. (Getty Images)

Sanchez trained on his own on Tuesday but is expected to join up with the rest of the squad this week ahead of their Community Shield clash against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Chile international is one of Pep Guardiola’s top targets and it was reported last week that Manchester City are prepared to smash Arsenal’s contract offer with their own package worth £320,000-a-week.

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Alexis Sanchez with Arsenal fitness coach Barry Solan during a training session at London Colney on August 1, 2017 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Sanchez is wanted by Manchester City. (Getty Images)

The Gunners have a £275,000-a-week deal on offer for Sanchez but he has showed no inclination to extend his stay at the club.

And Arsenal could now risk losing him for free next summer instead of getting a transfer fee in excess of £50million for him before the end of the month.

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