Bayern Munich Reportedly Want to Make Alexis Sanchez Highest-Paid Player

Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to make Arsenal talisman Alexis Sanchez their highest-paid player with a deal worth £350,000 per week, with the forward's agent set to "sit down with" the Gunners "look for the best option for me."

The Mirror's John Cross reported Bayern were ready to beat the salary of current highest earner Robert Lewandowski, who receives £300,000 per week, in order to lure the Chile international to Bavaria.

Cross also provided quotes from Sanchez, who commented on his future prospects and whether he looked likely to move this summer, while on international duty with La Roja:

"I'm looking at what my agent is doing. For now, I'm focused on the [Confederations] Cup in Russia and trying to do well. The truth is that my agent will see to it. He knows and he will sit down with the club to look for the best option for me. I'd like a lot of things but I'm only thinking about the national team."

Sanchez's agent, Fernando Felicevich, has already held positive talks with the reigning Bundesliga champions, according to Cross, and the Gunners may be tempted to sell with less than one year left on his contract. 

Manager Carlo Ancelotti may not seem like his side needs a player such as Sanchez, but wingers Arjen Robben, 33, and Franck Ribery, 34, aren't getting any younger:

Sanchez would prefer to remain in the Premier League, according to Cross, but Arsenal can't offer the UEFA Champions League spot he desires, and the north Londoners' have reportedly offered him around only £275,000 per week.

A fitting solution could therefore be splurging Manchester City, who have also been linked to Sanchez, per Cross. Goal's Sam Lee remains hopeful the Citizens are firmly in the race for Sanchez's signature:

Sanchez would be a major addition at the Allianz Arena, but Arsenal could hold out for more than the £40 million transfer fee Bayern are planning to extend, according to Cross. 

The club could batten down the hatches and prepare for a summer saga, but Bayern and City's early summer initiative may be too tempting to turn down.