I honestly think Txiki and Pep are principled enough to pass on players that they would dearly like and possibly even think we need if they feel like they have been let down by them or that they aren't 100% committed. I don't think it is about us not needing him enough to do the deal, he tried it on, went back on his word and now is persona non grata.
His word might have been adhered to re wages etc but what might have happened is his agent wants more now and Arsene and his cronies have changed the goal posts.
If we really wanted him Lancet Fluke we could have got him by now even to the point of giving what Arsenal demand a helping hand.
Do you seriously think Arsene wants him to go in January?
We are not desperate enough to accommodate Arsenals wishes which has little to do with Sanchez unless he can appeal to Wengers soft side and tell beg him to let him go to us for a fee we are willing to offer and no player coming the other way.