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5 replacements for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez

By Andrew Bernucca

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium on January 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United in action during the Premier League match between West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium on January 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Arfa Griffiths/West Ham United via Getty Images) /

Manuel Lanzini, West Ham

Lanzini has been a force for West Ham ever since joining the club in the summer of 2015. With two-plus seasons of Premier League success under his belt now, there’s no reason Arsenal shouldn’t be interested in the former River Plate man.

The Argentine is 24 years young and has seven assists this season, while also averaging 1.3 fouls drawn per game, 1.7 key passes per game and 2.3 dribbles per game. He’s a tricky player who primarily plays the number 10 role.

This would be a difficult transfer for Wenger to pull off. Lanzini is currently valued at £40 million and Premier League rival Liverpool are the favorites to sign him.

Even if Arsenal became the front runners for his signature, they have to hope that West Ham are willing to sell, which they weren’t this past summer.

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