Arsenal rush to tie up new contracts for star duo

Arsenal are trying to bring a swift conclusion to protracted contract talks with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. 

After splashing more than £80million during the summer transfer window, the gunners are now focusing on new deals for the pair. 

The futures of English trio Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs are less certain, despite the fact they have entered into the final two years of their contracts. 

Ozil and Sanchez have made a huge impact since arriving but they both have less than two years left on their existing contracts. Both will be offered pay increases. 

Mesut Ozil is currently on £140,000 a week and Sanchez on £130,000. 

The club are confident Ozil will sign but there is not so much optimism over Sanchez, who wants a big pay rise and also a buy-out clause.