Chelsea transfer ultimatum: Antonio Conte must sacrifice star to launch two £70m raids

But has Alexis winked at the Premier League champions-elect with his latest comments after starring for Chile in World Cup qualifying this week. "I am happy in London and I hope to finish my contract at Arsenal," Sanchez said at a press event in Santiago. Admittedly, he does say he wants to finish his contract at Arsenal, which expires in the summer of 2018, but most players say that. Of course, the comments could mean he is simply hoping to remain with Arsenal and help turn them into a winning team.

"It's a big, big blow for the player and a big, big blow for the club," Koeman told the club's official website. "It takes time for everybody to come to terms with something like this and, of course, that is felt most deeply by Seamus himself. "He was in pain when we spoke - it is normal to have some pain after such an injury - and, naturally, he was feeling very down. "In all my years in football, Seamus is one of the best professionals I've ever worked with at any club. His dedication to the game, his attitude and motivation are always where they should be and that's 100 per cent, and he's like that in training every day as well as in games.

© Provided by Goal Everton star Romelu Lukaku Everton manager Ronald Koeman insists he has no plans to sell Romelu Lukaku, saying the striker should stay at the club for at least another season. Lukaku, 23, is out of contract in mid-2019 and it appears unlikely the Belgium international will extend his deal. Koeman and Lukaku have helped Everton into seventh in the table, but they still sit six points off fourth.

The Daily Mirror claim Klopp has twice watched Meyer in person, while scouting Leon Goretzka. Wednesday, 29th March 2017 LIVERPOOL have attracted many fans from around the globe - but which country has the most Kop supporters? GETTY Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is on the lookout for fresh talent “Liverpool and Everton are both interested in Schalke playmaker Max Meyer.” The 21-year-old appears to have caught his eye and Liverpool apparently believe they can snare him for £14m. GETTY Schalke and Germany star Max Meyer is wanted by Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton

Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Paul Pogba is one of five Manchester United players who will miss their Premier League fixture against West Brom on Saturday. Pogba suffered a hamstring injury in the Europa League win over FC Rostov two weeks ago and has not recovered in time for the return of domestic football. "So we lose four and I think Paul Pogba is also out," Mourinho told Soccer Saturday. Get all the latest Manchester United news first with our new app.