Alexis Sanchez new deal not about money – Wenger

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Alexis Sanchez new deal not about money – Wenger

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, says Alexis Sanchez will sign a new contract with the club, not because of the money on offer, but if they are able to convince him about the club’s values and ambition.

Alexis has been in brilliant form for the Gunners this season and his hat-trick last weekend at West Ham, meant he has scored 13 goals so far.

His current £130,000-a-week deal expires in 2018 and negotiations over fresh terms have since begun. The Chilean is reporting ask for up to £200,000 to put pen to paper.

However, Wenger, argues that money will not be the 27-year-old’s motivation.

“Well, I would like to say the luxury of the modern game should be it’s not only about the money, because the players make anyway wherever they play good money at this level,” Wenger said.

“I believe personally, and maybe I am a bit naive, that it’s more about getting to meet the player’s needs. That’s more about the way the club has values, the way the club has ambition, the way the club respects the players.

“So I think, for me, that is more important nowadays and an important ingredient for every player to consider. The money is good everywhere for everybody.

“You know, nowadays, you negotiate with the agents more than with the player. We are in negotiations, yes. The players [Sánchez and Mesut Özil] are 18 months away from the end of their contracts, so it’s normal to be talking. But the players always come in at the end, when it’s a renewal, because with the first contract you need the players present. But after that, when you renew, 90% of the contracts are negotiated with the agents.”