Arsenal supporters must be growing tired of the same problems surrounding their club every season under the management of Arsene Wenger. They have again made a slow start to their Premier League campaign and already find themselves six points behind Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United side despite the fact they are only three games in.
We take a look at how their transfer business this summer has left them vulnerable this season.
2Why are Sanchez and Oxlade-Chamberlain being allowed to leave?
The Gunners have a history of selling their top players to their Premier League rivals with the sale of Robin Van Persie to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United a couple of years ago sticking in the memory. It looks like this trend could yet continue this summer with Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being linked with moves to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively.
28-year-old Sanchez scored 24 league goals for Arsenal last season but is entering the final year of his contract and looks set to leave the Emirates this week. Recent speculation has suggested that any potential deal for Sanchez to move to Pep Guardiola’s side could involve Raheem Sterling going the other way. It would be a poor decision for Arsenal to let their main man leave, let alone to one of their main Premier League rivals. It could be the final nail in the coffin for many supporters.
As for 24-year-old winger Oxlade-Chamberlain, his departure would not hit Arsenal as hard as if Sanchez was to depart but it would still be a bitter pill for many supporters to swallow, especially if his destination was Chelsea. The winger has started every game for Wenger’s side so far this season after being a fringe player in the last few years. Chelsea are reported to have made a bid of £40 million for the England international, but Liverpool are also said to be interested but are yet to register a bid. He is another player that would be difficult for Wenger to replace in such a short period and they should not be considering selling to a rival under any circumstances.
