Milan who is set for new Chinese owners Sino-Europe are ready to pay Alexis Sanchez the £250,000 that Arsenal are reluctant to pay out. Sanchez, 28, who will became a free agent at the end of next season will be given a three-year contract by Milan.

GETTY AC Milan are ready to offer £45m to sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

The Gunners have offered him around £180,000-a-week to commit his future to the club but Sanchez is holding out for a better deal. It has given Milan hope that they will be willing to do business when the transfer window opens again in the summer.

GETTY Vincenzo Montella wants to bring Sanchez to Milan

GETTY Sanchez is stalling over signing a new deal at The Emirates

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