Arsenal given boost in keeping Alexis Sanchez as Bayern Munich turn attentions to £44m Atletico Madrid ace Yannick Carrasco
Bundesliga champions have been heavily linked with the forward along with Manchester City and Chelsea
ARSENAL'S hopes of keeping hold of Alexis Sanchez have received a huge boost after Bayern Munich have turned their attention to Atletico Madrid star Yannick Carrasco.
The Bundesliga champions were heavily linked with a move for the Chilean star but it appears as though they are targeting Carrasco instead.
According to , Bayern are set to launch a bid worth £44million for the 23-year-old.
Carrasco has grown into a key player at the Vicente Calderon since joining from Monaco in 2015 and now Bayern are showing huge interest.
But it will be hard for the German giants to secure a move following Atletico Madrid's transfer ban.
The transfer ban also seen Manchester United pull out of a move for star striker Antoine Griezmann.
Most read in football
Carrasco scored 17 goals in all competitions for club and country last season in 60 appearances.
Despite Bayern Munich appearing to pull out of a move for Sanchez, the Gunners will have to shake off interest from Manchester City and Chelsea.
Although Arsenal are hopeful of tying down Sanchez on a new mega deal, worth £280,000 a week.
