I'm gutted we didn't get him sorted yesterday or sooner, but it is not the end of the world nor the end of this story. We still have a strong squad, Sane and Sterling can play as a central attacker if needed, and I am positive we will be back in for Sanchez by January, at a lower fee.
Personally don't blame City at all, this is Arsenal's doing, whether intentionally or not, by leading us down a path by suggesting they had a replacement sorted but in reality having no fee agreed with Monaco or terms agreed with the player. Maybe they dd that on purpose to prevent us strengthening at all or looking elsewhere, but personally I think it is because they are a bunch of inept and aloof berks. If not, then the way they have treated their own player isn't great.
They have also drastically underestimated the importance of a top four finish, and it is no great surprise that Lemar was not even slightly interested in going there - either they knew that and just wanted to string us long with Sanchez knowing it won't happen but saving face for the fans, or they really were surprised that a player didn't want to leave his homeland at the last minute to go to another country, swap Champions League for Europa League, and a club that just won their domestic title for one that probably won;'t even finish top 4 again.
Feel sorry for Sanchez most of all, the next few months are going to be tough for him and he looked visibly affected last night for Chile, so have fun with that Arsenal. Might be paid a fortune, might be gifted, but if your employers dick you over then life is never pleasant.
And please, never bet seriously on a transfer. So many parties involved and all it takes is for one of them to not feel it at that moment in time.