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Wenger says no to Ozil, Sanchez exits in January
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out selling Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window 鈥渦nless something unbelievable happens鈥.
Both players are out of contract in the summer and have been the subject of repeated speculation that they may leave, with Ozil a reported target for Manchester United and Barcelona, and Sanchez the subject of a failed bid from Manchester City last summer.
Speaking ahead of today鈥檚 game with Huddersfield Town, Wenger was asked whether he thought both would still be at the club when the January transfer window closes. 鈥淵es, of course,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 rule it out. I don鈥檛 think every day about that.
鈥淎s long as they are here they give their best for the club. In my head they stay until the end of the season, unless something unbelievable happens I don鈥檛 see that changes.鈥
If neither player signs an extension, each could begin talks with other clubs in January ahead of a summer move.
When asked whether he thought the pair would remain at the club long term, Wenger said: 鈥淚 am not the only one to decide that. They have to decide that as well.鈥
Wenger also spoke about the future of Jack Wilshere, who has also been linked with a move after failing to nail down a regular first-team place this season.
鈥淚 always considered his interests because he has been an Arsenal player since a kid,鈥 said Wenger. 鈥淢y first priority is what is best for him.
鈥淚 have to consider the interests of Jack Wilshere and Arsenal. If I think it鈥檚 in his best interest to stay here, I will fight 100 percent for that.鈥
Meanwhile, Petr Cech believes Arsenal can compete for the English Premier League title but said the Gunners will need to pick up points on a consistent basis, especially away from home.
Sanchez鈥檚 late penalty gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday that lifted it into fourth place on 25 points, one ahead of local rival Tottenham Hotspur.
It trails leader City by 12 points but Cech said it was too early to rule the Gunners out of the title race as they prepare to host promoted Huddersfield.
鈥淲e need to play game by game and not think too much about what鈥檚 going on around us because the only way is if you win your game you give yourself a chance,鈥 the 35-year-old goalkeeper told the British media.
鈥淭he teams at this moment who are above us, if they keep going and keep winning, then you can鈥檛 catch them, but you need to make sure that you win your game first.
鈥淚t鈥檚 only 13 games in, that鈥檚 the most important thing and there鈥檚 so many points to be won. You need to carry on for 38 games and show consistency.鈥
Arsenal has enjoyed a perfect record in six home league games this season but has struggled to build momentum having lost four of its seven matches away.
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