On the eve of FA Cup semi final clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, Man City manager Pep Guardiola was asked about Arsenal's attacking threat Alexis Sanchez. Pep replied that he believes that Alexis is almost at par with the five times Ballon D'or winner Lionel Messi. The Chilean is just having a year left on his current Arsenal contract which will end in mid 2018.
"How do big clubs improve their teams? With better players. So of course big clubs around the world are going to know his situation," he told UK newspapers.
"When the big, big players go to Barcelona they understand that Lionel Messi is unique.
"But Alexis is just one step below. Alexis is a fantastic player and I'm so happy how he's playing at Arsenal, especially this year scoring goals.
"Put Kevin De Bruyne with one year left on his contract and see how many teams [are interested]."
"How do big clubs improve their teams? With better players. So of course big clubs around the world are going to know his situation," he told UK newspapers.
"When the big, big players go to Barcelona they understand that Lionel Messi is unique.
"But Alexis is just one step below. Alexis is a fantastic player and I'm so happy how he's playing at Arsenal, especially this year scoring goals.
"Put Kevin De Bruyne with one year left on his contract and see how many teams [are interested]."