Alexis Sanchez Rumoured for Arsenal Exit After Reported Row with Arsene Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has reportedly been involved in a series of rows with manager Arsene Wenger and wishes to leave the club, explaining why he started the 3-1 Premier League loss against Liverpool on the bench Saturday.

According to John Cross of the Daily Mirror, the Chilean has been sulking since the Gunners' trashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, and he has made it clear he has no intention of putting pen to paper on a new contract.

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According to Matt Law of the Daily Telegraph, Sanchez also clashed with some of his team-mates:

Per the report, Paris Saint-Germain are in the lead for his signature.

Juventus have also been linked with the star forward, but according to the report, he's unsure about a return to Serie A. He previously played for Udinese, where he made a name for himself and earned a move to Barcelona.

Sanchez's demotion Saturday caused quite a stir, particularly because the 28-year-old had been one of the team's most consistent performers of late. The match against the Reds was vitally important with an eye on the race for the top four, and per WhoScored.com, leaving Sanchez on the bench made little sense:

Predictably, Liverpool dominated the first half. Sanchez was introduced at half-time and made an immediate impact, creating chances and providing the assist for Danny Welbeck's goal.

Per Bleacher Report UK, Wenger defended his decision afterwards:

Sanchez's contract situation gives the Chile international the advantage, as he'll be a free agent at the end of next season. If he's determined to leave, Arsenal have to decide between cashing in during the summer or letting him walk for free.

Coupled with his reported discontent, the Gunners may not have a choice in the matter. It makes no sense keeping Sanchez if he's not motivated to make a positive impact, no matter how talented the forward is.