Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to bring Alexis Sanchez to the Etihad (Photo: Reuters/Getty Images)
Pep Guardiola has reached out to Alexis Sanchez in order to convince the Gunner star to join him at the Etihad.
The Spanish manager made a personal call to the ex-Barcelona man after his hat-trick lifted the Gunners up to second in the Premier League table, according to Chilean publication, El Mercurio.
Sanchez has been in discussions to extend his stay at the Emirates, with his current deal running out in 2018.
The report details how Pep has spoken with the player on, at least, two occasions with a view to signing the 27-year-old.
Alexis Sanchez during training with the Gunners on Monday (Photo: REUTERS)
Pep Guardiola and Alexis Sanchez during their time together at Barcelona (Photo: Getty)
It is a tactic that the former Bayern Munich boss used to convince Claudio Bravo to join him and replace Joe Hart in goal, according to the report.
Sanchez has been in blistering form for Arsene Wenger's side this term after being shifted into a centre-forward role.
Alexis Sanchez was in stunning form at the London Stadium last weekend (Photo: Stuart MacFarlane)
Sanchez has struck 11 goals already this season, to tie Diego Costa for top goal scorer in the Premier league, and has added a further five assists.
Since leaving the Camp Nou in 2014, Sanchez has won the FA Cup with the Gunners and also inspired Chile to two Copa America triumphs and may be tempted to join Guardiola should Arsenal not assemble the right pieces to challenge for top honours.
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