Bayern Munich have taken the first steps to signing Alexis Sanchez

It has been reported that Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, have opened negotiations with the agent of Arsenal striker, Alexis Sanchez, over a summer transfer for the 28-year-old Chile International player.
Sanchez contract with Arsenal will be over in 12 months and he has stalled on putting pen to paper on extending his stay at the Emirates Stadium.

His agent Fernando Felicevich, who also boasts Bayern ace Arturo Vidal among his clients, is said to have recently discussed a move to the Allianz Arena for Gunners forward.

Lothar Matthaus, Bayern legend, has urged his former club to make a move for Sanchez, who is said to be valued at £50m by Arsenal if he forces through an exit.

However, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not willing to let go of the striker, who is Arsenal best player so far this season, and will ensure that the Chile international will remain at the Emirates next season, even if it means then losing him on a free contract, but German publication Bild reports that Bayern have taken the first steps to signing Sanchez this summer.