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Arsenal failed to sign ‘next Patrick Vieira’ after six-month trial due to paperwork issue
Arsene Wenger has been open when revealing the host of talent he missed out on signing for Arsenal including the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale
Arsene Wenger could have fielded an all-conquering midfield of Patrick Vieira and Yaya Toure – but paperwork troubles scuppered the chance to sign the Ivorian icon. Nearing the end of the Frenchman’s legendary career in north London, Toure went on a six-month trial with the Gunners in 2003.
