Pep Guardiola: Arsenal wanted Sterling for Alexis Sanchez but I said no
Manchester City were keen to bring in the Chilean
Posted Saturday, September 09, 2017 by Marca.com
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that Arsenal looked to receive Raheem Sterling in exchange for wantaway forward Alexis Sanchez this summer, but the Catalan himself turned their counter-offer down.
The Citizens were heavily linked with a move for the Copa America winner and while Arsenal were willing to part with their star striker, the terms were not seen as agreeable by their coach.
"I do not know what will happen in the winter or next season," he said of the player's probable Emirates exit.
"We had an interest but Arsenal wanted to make an exchange for Sterling, and I said that was not an option.
"I believe in Sterling very much. They only thing I was willing to pay was money, but in the end they could not sign a replacement."
The Premier League recently decided that from next summer on, the transfer window will close before the beginning of the domestic season, which was applauded by the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss.
"I have been here for a year and I already understand how much traditions are valued," he added.
"It is difficult to change things, but it is important to take initiative with some things.
"Congratulations to the Premier League because it is important to start the season with players who are going to stay and I hope the rest of Europe will do the same."
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