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Arsenal eye offering contract to the 'next Alexis Sanchez' as Chilean starlet Marcelo Allende impresses during trial

Arsenal are considering a move for Marcelo Allende – the Chilean starlet who has had three trials at London Colney.

Allende has been described as the 'next Alexis Sanchez' and turns 18 on Friday, meaning the Premier League club can offer him a professional contract.

The teenager spent time with Sanchez and his family while in London and trained with the Arsenal first team under Arsene Wenger.

Deportes Santa Cruz youngsteru00a0Marcelo Allende has been handed three trials with Arsenal
Deportes Santa Cruz youngster Marcelo Allende has been handed three trials with Arsenal
Allende has been compared to Alexis Sanchez and he can be offered a contract on Friday
Allende has been compared to Alexis Sanchez and he can be offered a contract on Friday

Wenger's future remains uncertain at the Emirates Stadium, but the Frenchman is still building for the future, and Allende has been lined up as a youngster they hope will blossom into a world class player.