Arsenal SHOCK as Alexis Sanchez leans towards Juventus move.

ARSENAL could be dealt a massive blow with Alexis Sanchez considering a return to Italy with Juventus.

Alexis Sanchez has a big decision to make[GETTY]

The Gunners are reportedly close to sealing a deal for the Chilean winger but it now seems Juve have thrown a spanner in the works.

Liverpool have already been ruled out of the running for Sanchez - despite requesting him in part-exchange for Luis Suarez - because the 25-year-old doesn't fancy living on Merseyside.

Sanchez is thought to be more keen on London and Arsenal seemed to be in the driver's seat to land the player until Juventus emerged as an option.

Reports in Spain suggest that Sanchez is now strongly considering the offer from the Turin giants having previously played in Italy with Udinese.

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Alexis Sanchez is weighing up a return to Italy

Sanchez moved to Udinese from River Plate in 2008 and enjoyed three successful seasons in Serie A before making a big-money move to Barcelona.

And it seems that the prospect of a return to a country he already knows could trump Arsenal's interest.

Indeed, whether Arsenal ultimately get their man could now depend on whether Sanchez wants to experience a new culture or whether he opts for the safe option.