Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is heading back to North London after he appeared at his court case for tax fraud in Barcelona
ALEXIS SANCHEZ is on his way back from Barcelona after appearing at a court case for tax fraud.
The Chilean star could now be in the squad for his side as Arsenal take on non-league Sutton United in the FA Cup fifth round.
He travelled to Spain the day after the Gunners were humiliated against Bayern Munich losing 5-1 at the Allianz Arena.
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The 28-year-old returned to Catalunya where he spent three years at La Liga giants Barcelona, after admitting two counts of tax fraud.
It had been previously reported he could face a possible jail term, but those rumours were wide off the mark.
Alexis Sanchez looks set to leave the Gunners this summer as his side yet again suffer an embarrassing lossReuters
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Sanchez was involved in a dressing room row after their loss in Germany and is believed to be considering his future at the Emirates.
He is in the final 18 months of his contract along with midfielder Mesut Ozil, and talks with pair about signing a new deal has stalled.
Despite faint hopes of picking up a Premier League winners medal this season, he is on course for top flight silverware as he leads the way with 17 goals as the division’s top goalscorer.
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