Arsene Wenger. Pic/AFP

Arsene Wenger confirmed he expects Alexis Sanchez's future to be resolved imminently after the Arsenal forward was left out of his side's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth. Manchester United have emerged as strong contenders to buy the Chilean. "It's a difficult period for Alexis. He's always been committed until now but he could have moved yesterday, today or not. It will be decided in the next 48 hours," said the Arsenal manager.