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.