Bayern Munich's hunt for Alexis Sanchez backed by Arsenal great Jens Lehmann

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James Benge9 May 2017

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has backed Bayern Munich’s pursuit of unsettled Gunners star Alexis Sanchez.

The Chilean has been offered £300,000-a-week to extend his contract at Arsenal, due to expire at the end of next season, but has proven himself to be a contentious figure in the Emirates dressing room.

That has not stopped a host of Europe’s top sides from targeting Sanchez, with Paris St Germain and Juventus also eyeing the discontent Arsenal star, as are Manchester City and Chelsea.

Lehmann, Arsenal’s goalkeeper during their ‘Invincible’ Premier League season of 2003-04, believes that were Bayern to win the race for Sanchez they would not regret signing the 28-year-old.

“He would fit in at Bayern, although he is not the typical wide player they are seeking,” Lehmann told Sky Deutschland. “He likes to cut inside, I have seen players that make better decisions on the pitch, but perhaps he can learn that.

“He is a street footballer, you notice that when he is on the pitch. Playing him in a system is not so easy but it would be nice to see him in the Bundesliga.”

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Bayern are likely to be on the hunt for new signings in wide areas during the summer, with Franck Ribery (34) and Arjen Robben (33) both entering their twilight years.

And Lehmann is not the only German pundit who believes the Bundesliga champions would be wise to consider Sanchez in the summer window, with former Bayern captain Lothar Matthaus backing the move.

“He is dangerous in front of goal and can play in a wide range of offensive positions,” he said.

“Bayern have only one genuine number nine with Lewandowski at the moment. Adding the option of Sanchez would improve their attacking quality.”

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