Reading that article made me consider something I had not thought of previously. It talked about how Wenger is reluctant to strengthen a Premier League rival.
Whilst I am sure that is true in principle, and doubtless it was on Wenger's mind a bit at the start of the season, surely it isn't now? He must surely realise that at this stage in this season (the only season which matters since Sanchez will be gone in the summer whatever happens) we are not his rival.
His rivals are Chelsea, Unired, Spurs, Liverpool. Selling Sanchez to us has no impact whatsoever on Arsenal's ability to catch us this season, since they are not catching us with or without him. Yes, losing Sanchez damages Arsenal's chances compared to their actual rivals, but Wenger may figure he can get top 4 anyway.
I said this in the summer that Arsenal are not our rivals, that statement is clearly true this season.
We play Arsenal once more but we also play Pool, Spurs, Rags, Chelsea again so with Sanchez we have even a better chance of taking points off of Arsenal’s top 4 rivals.
The top 4 race is so close that they could keep Sanchez and easily still miss out.
Wenger’s stance has changed completely from he is going to stay and we are trying to get him to sign a new contract to not dismissing the notion he might leave.
I think it would make sense to take £20m for Sanchez and get his wages off the books. He has improved recently but if he doesn’t get his move I could see him returning to his below average performances.