Alexis Sanchez: My decision is clear - he will stay and he will respect that - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said 28-year-old forward Alexis Sanchez, who is entering the final year of his deal at Emirates Stadium, will stay at the Emirates for this season and will "respect" that decision.

Sanchez,  who was granted an extended summer break after playing for Chile in the Confederations Cup but only returned to training on Tuesday after illness, is a target for Manchester City and Paris St-Germain.

"The only thing I can tell you is he is focused," said Wenger.

"My decision is clear - he will stay and he will respect that."

Wenger said he would no longer speak publicly about speculation over Sanchez's future, adding: 

"It is not information anymore, it is suicide.

"He will be here for this season and if we manage to do it for more seasons, we will do it as well."