Arsenal are holding talks with Paris Saint-Germain to try and get Julian Draxler - and that will hold the key to Alexis Sanchez.
Manchester City are ready to bid again and go over £60m to try and get Sanchez before the window shuts.
But Arsenal have made it clear they must get a replacement and PSG may do business on Draxler.
Germany international Draxler is a long time target for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal believe he is attainable.
Germany manager Joachim Low, who made Draxler the fulcrum of his midfield at the Confederations Cup and was rewarded with the ex-Schalke and Wolfburg man being named player of the tournament, says the playmaker is not someone PSG are looking to trade.
“I know for a fact that Paris don’t want to sell him,” Low said. “They are convinced of his outstanding qualities.
“He made such a big step forward there. I am convinced that he will come out on top at Paris. By now, he’s already playing a big role for us.”
