Arsenal given green light to sign Liverpool target dubbed ‘new Alexis Sanchez’

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| Sports Editor Published June 22, 2026 5:29pm Updated June 22, 2026 5:29pm Alexis Sanchez won two FA Cups at Arsenal before his controversial move to Man Utd (Picture: Getty) Arsenal are in pole position to sign FC Midtjylland’s Dario Osorio, who has been branded the ‘next Alexis Sanchez’. Mikel Arteta is determined to strengthen his attack this summer having been forced on his side’s defensive qualities to help end a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.

Speaking to Standard Sport, however, FC Midtjylland’s sporting director Kristian Kjaer confirmed that Arsenal maintain interest in a player who has been linked with a number of other Premier League clubs, including Liverpool. ‘We know that Arsenal have been looking into Osorio, but we also know other clubs in the Premier League have done the same,’ Kjaer revealed. There are other clubs in the Premier League also looking into him. ‘In my opinion, he serves the Premier League very, very good because he has a hard-working mentality. ‘His defensive transition runs are amazing, his top speed is amazing.

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