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Rio Ferdinand admits Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez should sign for Manchester City rather than neighbours United as he will have 'more opportunities to win trophies' at the Etihad

Rio Ferdinand has admitted that Alexis Sanchez should sign for Manchester City rather than his former side United.

The two Manchester clubs have emerged as front-runners to sign Sanchez, whose contract with Arsenal expires in the summer.

Runaway Premier League leaders City have been on his trail since a failed bid to sign him last summer and remain keen but United lead the bidding with an offer of £25million.

Manchester City and rivals United are leading the race to sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchezu00a0
Manchester City and rivals United are leading the race to sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

"Manchester City looks like the place to go for him.