Chilean international Alexis Sanchez has put Chelsea at the top of the list of clubs he would like to join but faces a battle with Arsenal over the transfer.

The Blues are lining up a bid to sign the Chilean international and Sanchez is understood to be keen on the prospect of making the move to across town rivals Chelsea.

Sanchez’s departure from Arsenal has seemed likely for some time as he has not put pen to paper on an extended deal with his current contract expiring in 2018.

However, the 28-year-old has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and clubs in China but the Chilean is keen to remain in London.

Sanchez has gone on record as saying he wants to play for a club with a winning mentality and he sees Antonio Conte as the perfect coach to work under.

The 28-year-old has already gone on record stating that he wants to play for a club with a winning mentality and he sees Antonio Conte as the perfect coach to work under.

Sanchez has scored a total of 22 goals and has assisted a further 18 from 39 appearances in all competitions so far this season for the Gunners.