Alexis Sanchez, Juan Cuadrado agents reportedly in talks with Arsenal

BRASILIA: Arsenal are upping their interest in World Cup stars Alexis Sanchez and Juan Cuadrado, according to reports.

The Gunners are said to have leapfrogged both Juventus and Liverpool in the race for Sanchez's signature, as reported by Spanish media agency Cadena COPE and translated by 101 Great Goals: "According to those reports, Arsenal and Liverpool have lodged bids with the Catalans for the forward, while Arsene Wenger took the opportunity of being at the Chile-Spain game to speak directly with the player's agent about a move."