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Chelsea and Liverpool target Alexis Sanchez set to stay at Camp Nou

03 August 2013 - 12:36

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool are set to walk on a path of disappointment in their pursuit of Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez, reports the Daily Star.Barcelona&rsquo;s Vice President Josep Maria Bartomeu denied claims of the Chilean International Sanchez leaving the Nou Camp this summer.&nbsp;<br /><br />Bartomeu said: "Alexis is not for sale. We trust in his ability. It has long been speculated that he may leave, but not since he arrived at the club have we received a proposal. He will continue with us. We are pleased with his performances and we will not make him available in the transfer market."<br /><br />Sanchez arrived at the Catalan club during the 2011 summer transfer window from Serie A outfit Udinese after loan spells at Chilean club Colo-Colo and Argentine giants River Plate earlier in his career at the Italian club.

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Big spending French giants Monaco were also keen on the Chilean, but after dishing out extravagant sums of cash on other targets this summer, the Ligue 1 side are still considering whether or not to launch a bid for the star forward.

Written by Sri Aswin