Alexis Sanchez phoned Mikel Arteta to enquire if he could return to Arsenal in this summer transfer window as his contract at Marseille expires.
The Chilean first arrived in English football to ply his trade for the Gunners, where he played for three-and-a-half seasons as his goals helped fire Arsenal to two FA Cup triumphs and secure Champions League football for the majority of his time in north London. He was adored by the Emirates faithful.
Alexis scored 80 goals and provided 45 assists for Arsenal across 166 appearances having joined the club from Barcelona in 2014. He had established himself as a fans favourite at the club before damaging relations somewhat by joining Premier League rivals Manchester United in January 2018.
