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Tuesday Kickoff: Sanchez, Chinese Super League, Benteke and more

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An Arsenal star has admitted to tax fraud but hopes to avoid trial, while a Chinese Super League owner revealed prior pushes for some of the game’s top strikers.

Alexis Sanchez has reportedly pleaded guilty to defrauding Spanish tax authorities of almost €1 million during his time with Barcelona. (REPORT)

Tianjin Quanjian owner Shu Yuhui says he had moves in the works for Diego Costa, Radamel Falcao, Edison Cavani, Karim Benzema and Raul Jimenez before the Chinese Super League rules were changed to add a strict limit to foreign players. (REPORT)

Christian Benteke’s agent says the forward will not be leaving Crystal Palace for Paris Saint-Germain despite recent links. (REPORT)

Martin Demichelis has signed a six-month contract with Malaga. (REPORT)

Javier Pastore took to Instagram to confirm that he wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain as rumors continue regarding a departure. (REPORT)

Antonio Valencia has signed a new deal that will keep him at Manchester United through the 2018 season. (REPORT)

Louis van Gaal says he is planning on retiring from managing due to family reasons. (REPORT)

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