Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is almost at the
same level as Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
City have been heavily linked with a move for
Sanchez, who is out of contract in mid-2018, in the
off-season.
Guardiola, whose team face Arsenal in an FA Cup
semi-final on Sunday, gave one of his strongest
indications yet that he would love to sign the
Chilean, comparing him to Messi – considered one
of the greatest players of all time.
"How do big clubs improve their teams? With
better players. So of course big clubs around the
world are going to know his situation," he told UK
newspapers.
"When the big, big players go to Barcelona they
understand that Lionel Messi is unique.
"But Alexis is just one step below. Alexis is a
fantastic player and I'm so happy how he's playing
at Arsenal, especially this year scoring goals.
"Put Kevin De Bruyne with one year left on his
contract and see how many teams [are interested]."
Sanchez has scored 23 goals in all competitions
this season, but Arsenal are struggling in seventh
in the Premier League.
His stunning free-kick against Middlesbrough
helped them to a win last time out and Guardiola
said it was that type of magic which separated
Sanchez from other players.
"It was a tight game – [his] free-kick, goal, over,"
the Spaniard said.
"Good players make these kind of things – the
difference. He’s a player of that level."
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