5 players who could replace Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben in the long run

Modified Apr 08, 2017 12:07 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Arjen Robben of Bayern Muenchen (C) celebrates as he scores their second goal with team mates Arturo Vidal (R) and Franck Ribery (L) during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on March 7, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) — The deadly duo who are nearing the end of their Bayern Munich careers

#3 Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal makes a break during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) — Sanchez looks set to leave Arsenal after refusing to sign an extension

Chile international Alexis Sanchez looks set to depart Arsenal this summer after the former Barcelona forward refused to sign a new contract presented to him by the club.

With just twelve months left on his current deal, Bayern should present an offer to the 28-year-old forward to convince him to swap England for Germany and Arsenal for Bayern in the next few months.

Sanchez is in the prime of his career and capable of improving this already great Bayern Munich side. The Chilean forward has the determination, goal threat, and work-rate that could see Ribery and/or Robben become a thing of the past with Sanchez capable of guiding Munich to even further success.

Ancelotti would provide stability and ambition to the Chilean forward – something he so desperately craves at the Emirates Stadium.

The difficulty lies in negotiating with Arsenal as the London outfit are reluctant to lose their prized asset to any club. Unlike other clubs, Munich would have an advantage as they are not Arsenal’s direct rivals.

Edited by Staff Editor