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Footballers who turned down more money to stay, including Muller, Gerrard and Reus

Alexis Sanchez is about to leave Arsenal for Manchester United, snubbing Manchester City in the process.

The Chilean was reportedly keen on a reunion with Pep Guardiola, whom he worked with at Barcelona for one season during the 2011/12 campaign.

However, it seems as though a last-ditch move from Jose Mourinho - and a reported weekly wage in excess of £400,000 - will be enough to sway Sanchez to choose Old Trafford over The Etihad.

Loyalty is admittedly a rarity in the modern game, with lucrative offers proving difficult to turn down on numerous occasions.