Arsenal vs. Stoke City: Arsene Wenger’s Key Pre-Match Press Conference Comments

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has indicated he could be prepared to let star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil leave for free at the end of next season rather than sell them in the summer should the club fail to tie them down on new contracts.

Per the Mirror’s Jacob Murtagh, Wenger said: “No matter what happens, they will stay for 18 months, and hopefully much longer.”

The Evening Standard’s James Olley interpreted his comments as such, while the Frenchman also insisted the pair remain dedicated to the cause:

Wenger appears to rule out prospect of selling Ozil or Sanchez even if they run their contracts down.

— James Olley (@JamesOlley) December 8, 2016

Wenger on Sanchez/Ozil futures: “They have 18 months contract and they are completely committed to do well as long as they are here.”

— James Olley (@JamesOlley) December 8, 2016

Further, he dismissed speculation linking Sanchez with a move to the Chinese Super League, per ESPN FC’s Mattias Karen:

Wenger on Sanchez having a offer from China: “I believe it yes, why not? But why should you go to China today when you play in England?”

— Mattias Karén (@MattiasKaren) December 8, 2016

According to the Mirror’s John Cross, Chinese clubs could …

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