Alexis Sanchez offered his services to Arsenal, but was rejected

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has spoken out against the possible return of Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez to the club, the Daily Mail reports.

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According to a source, the 34-year-old Chilean called Arteta to offer his move to Arsenal this summer as a free agent, but was turned down. Arteta told Sanchez that he was not part of the club's plans, which prefer younger players.