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'Spectacular' Alexis Sanchez would improve 'best in the world' Bayern, says Vidal

Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal believes signing Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez would only improve the Bundesliga champions, describing his international team-mate as "spectacular".

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The Gunners forward has long been linked with a move away from the Emirates following stalled contract negotiations. 

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With just a single year remaining on his current Arsenal contract, Alexis has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City, while Bayern are also said to be looking to secure a deal. 

The 28-year-old Arsenal star struck 24 Premier League goals for the north London club last season, with a further six coming in cup competitions.

Alexis was also on target in Chile's Confederations Cup tie against Germany on Thursday and international colleague Vidal believes he would have a lot to offer the German champions.

"We’ll see if Alexis is coming," Vidal told Bild. "I do not know yet, I know him very well. He is a spectacular player. And with him, we would surely improve.”

“We already have a lot of top-level players. We are the best club in the world."

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Alexis is just one of a handful of players who could face an Arsenal exit this summer as Arsene Wenger prepares for a season of change.

Mesut Ozil also sees his contract expire next year, while the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott have all had their club future thrown into doubt. 

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Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move away from the Emirates club, with West Ham supposedly preparing a £20 million offer for the France international. 

Jack Wilshere, Per Mertesacker and Santi Cazorla all face uncertain summers, with their contracts also expiring in 2018.

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