Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger launches fire sale with first-team stars axed including Alexis Sanchez, Francis Coquelin and Mathieu Debuchy
Man City are believed to be keen to swoop for Sanchez, and Gunners fans will be adamant that the Chilean gets replaced
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ALEXIS SANCHEZ will head the list of big-name players to exit Arsenal over the next six months.
The Chilean is out of contract at the end of the season, and with him highly unlikely to sign a new deal, it's more a case of "when" than "if".
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger may well choose to cut his losses with the attacker this month, with Manchester City said to be preparing a £20million bid.
Francis Coquelin and Mathieu Debuchy are also set to be shown the exit door at the Emirates, although their likely destination is less clear.
And with the future's of Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere still up in the air, there is a wind of change sweeping through the North London club.
SunSport reported back in December how it will be the biggest shake-up of boss Arsene Wenger's 21-year reign at the London club.
Per Mertesacker is set to retire at the end of the season, and Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott could also push for moves after becoming frustrated at failing to nail down regular starting spots.
Aaron Ramsey and Danny Welbeck, while both having two years still to run on their respective deals, could well be flogged rather than allow their contracts to run down.
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There are also growing doubts as to whether Santi Cazorla will ever play again following his latest Achilles injury.
One player the fans will undoubtedly be desperate to see stay is Wilshere, who is back fit and looking an integral part of the starting XI once again.
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But the man himself is uncertain of what the future holds.
Wilshere, 25, said: “There’s not really a date in the diary. I’ve only read what he's said in the media.
"I’m concentrating on staying fit and staying in this team.
“That will look after itself. When it’s the right time to talk about it, I’m sure the boss will call me and we’ll have a chat.”
