Alexis Sanchez appears to kiss Arsenal badge during open training session whilst sharing laugh with Mesut Ozil

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Arsenal fans desperate for any suggestion Alexis Sanchez might pledge his future to the club will be heartened by a video of the forward appearing to kiss the badge.

During an open training session in front of 5,000 spectators, the Chilean shared a joke with fellow contract rebel Mesut Ozil before his gesture.

Sanchez is seen laughing with his German team-mate before pulling the crest rapidly to his mouth and beating a fist to his chest.

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Mesut Ozil (left) and Alexis Sanchez were strolling on the Emirates turf sharing a joke

The Chilean then appeared to kiss the Arsenal crest on the club's training shirt

Sanchez then beats his chest as Ozil laughs along during the open training session

The 28-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a move away, with Manchester City willing to pay Sanchez £320,000 a week. 

But Arsene Wenger has consistently maintained that his star man will remain with the Gunners this summer despite there being only one year remaining on his contract. 

Sanchez has kept fans guessing, saying he has decided on his future without revealing his intentions to supporters. 

Arsene Wenger has always maintained that Sanchez is going to remain with the club 

Clearly it remains uncertain what the combative forward is going to do but his training antics could offer a sliver of hope to Arsenal fans. 

The Gunners are preparing to take on Chelsea in the Community Shield with a session on the Emirates turf.

The London rivals square off for the first time in the coming season on Sunday at Wembley.  

The Chilean is likely to be in the Arsenal team to take on Chelsea in the Community Shield