UPDATED ! 5 players who Agreed Arsenal transfer as

5 players who rejected Arsenal transfer as

During his illustrious stint at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger made a number of famous acquisitions, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unquestionably one who escaped.

The former PSG and Manchester United striker, who won an incredible 34 titles throughout his career, is largely regarded as one of the finest forwards of his period. And while the Swedish player eventually had the chance to dominate the Premier League with United back in 2016, the moment could have—and probably ought to—have arrived much sooner.

Ibrahimovic stated Wenger was interested in recruiting him for Arsenal and the two had even met in person to discuss a possible transfer during an interview with Piers Morgan. Any possibility of an agreement was thwarted by the 42-year-old’s reluctance to go through with a trial.

Given that Wenger was at the helm for 22 years, Ibrahimovic wasn’t the only superstar the Frenchman missed out on. Here, Mirror Football recaps five other big names who decided against a move to the Gunners.

Toure nearly signed for Arsenal along with his brother Kolo Toure despite having won three Premier League championships with Manchester City.

During a trial match against Barnet during the Wenger era, the Ivory Coast great played with the Gunners but ultimately moved elsewhere. Of course, he continued on to have a very successful career, playing for teams like Barcelona and City.

Kolo became a crucial player for Arsenal and was a key member of “The Invincibles” squad, which went the entire 2003–04 season without losing, but Wenger missed out on Yaya.

With Liverpool, Alonso dominated the Premier League, but Cesc Fabregas was sure that his international teammate was desperate to sign with the Gunners.

The Spain international and Fabregas, who thrived at Arsenal, were good friends. And the former Arsenal talisman disclosed that Alonso was in touch with him frequently over a prospective transfer before he chose to join Liverpool.

He admitted to the Arsecast podcast that “he was constantly texting me.” “I recall that while I was talking to him over the holiday, he texted me, asking, ‘What’s happening?'” It was unfortunate because I believe he would have been a fantastic addition to that team.

“He was made for Arsenal, I think.”

After earning rave reviews at Celtic, the Gunners scouted Van Dijk prior to his big move to Liverpool – but concerns over the Dutchman’s body language deterred the Londoners from firming up their interest in the imperious defender.

“Arsenal’s chief scout [Steve Rowley] thought he was too nonchalant,” claimed former Celtic assistant manager John Collins.

“Maybe that was part of his game but he ticks so many of the other boxes. He’s got pace, power, balance, distribution and he’s good in the air. He can be a bit nonchalant but he is a quality player.”

UPDATED ! 5 players who Agreed Arsenal transfer as

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