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Arsene Wenger talks up Alexis Sanchez versatility

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger highlights the versatility that he feels Alexis Sanchez will bring to the Gunners.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that his pursuit of Alexis Sanchez was largely based on the Chile international's versatility.

The Gunners landed the Barcelona forward for around £32m earlier this summer, and Wenger has explained exactly what he feels his new striker will bring to the Emirates next term.

He told The Mirror: "When you see Neymar with Brazil and Neymar with Barcelona he's not the same. I like the fact Alexis can play left, right, up front and that's why I went for him.

"He first came on my radar when he played at Udinese and then afterwards, when he went to Barcelona.

"He is a striker. He's a good finisher, who made a great impression in Italy. I saw him there and he was really outstanding."

Wenger has also landed Mathieu Debuchy, David Ospina and Calum Chambers this summer.

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