Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal next month - and says he is open to adding to his squad in the transfer window.

Sanchez's future remains up in the air, with the Chilean forward closing on the final six months of his deal at the Emirates.

The 29-year-old is no closer to agreeing to an extension, and continues to want to join Manchester City, having seen a deadline day deal fall through in August.

Reports in France insist Paris Saint-Germain could launch a January move for Sanchez, at a time when his recent performances have drawn some criticism from a section of the Arsenal support.

However, Wenger insists he has not received any approach over a move away next month.

Sanchez's future remains in question (
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Wenger doesn't anticipate Sanchez's exit in January (
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"We have not been approached by anyone. Other than that I stand by what I have said before,” said Wenger, when asked about a potential Sanchez departure next month.

“In the transfer window I will be busy.

"Clubs will contact us to buy and loan players and I will be open to any possibilities to strengthen our team.”

Wenger also expects that Jack Wilshere, having fought his way back into the club's Premier League XI, will ink a new deal and remain.

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