Revealed: Man City boss Pep Guardiola on why his club pulled out of the race for Alexis SanchezThe Premier League leaders pulled out of the race for the wantaway Arsenal forward this week because of the spiralling costs involved. Guardiola has no complaints about the club's decision, accepting that it could have created a difficult precedent. City were close to signing Sanchez last August after having an offer potentially worth up to £60million accepted by the Gunners. Guardiola, who worked with Sanchez at Barcelona, claimed there were no hard feelings. What I know now is he is still Arsenal's player, but I think he is going to go to United.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2018 22:41 UTC