Alexis Sanchez had been linked with a move away from Arsenal all summer, but after the transfer deadline passed at 11pm last Thursday, the Chilean was still at the club.
An impasse in contract talks was reached in the early stages of the 2016-17 campaign, suggesting that the 28-year-old was looking for a new challenge.
On the final day of the summer window, Manchester City lodged a £60m offer, which according to The Mirror, was accepted.
However, it seems that the deal was scuppered after the Gunners failed to land the signature of Monaco star Thomas Lemar.
Goal.com reported that Sanchez was furious that the transfer did not go ahead, and that he is considering going on strike until he can leave the club in January.
The former Barcelona star has not spoken directly about the collapsed move, but he posted some cryptic messages on social media while on international duty with Chile.
According to Goal.com, Sanchez posted four separate quotes on an Instagram story.
“When the world reminds you of your defeats, remind them of your unforgettable victories.”
“A winner is just a loser who tries more than once.”
“What you do matters, but the reason you do it matters much more.”
“You will realise that what today seems like a sacrifice, will end up being the greatest achievement of your life.”
Unless the forward signs a new contract, he will be allowed to leave Arsenal as a free agent at the end of the season.
