The list of players signed by Arsene Wenger at Arsenal is full of eminent and illustrious names. The list of players who nearly signed for Arsenal is full of even more highly acclaimed footballers. Petr Cech, Gerard Pique, Yaya Toure, Paul Pogba, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are just some of the players who, at one time or another, were supposedly close to joining the north London club. And Wenger has now revealed the name of another superstar who almost joined the Gunners - and actually visited Wenger’s house to try and convince the Frenchman to sign him! Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, was regarded as one of the finest midfielders in Europe during his playing days at...
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