Arsene Wenger's 'Nearly Signed' XI: Active players who almost played for Arsenal

Centre Back: Gerard Pique

Pique was a target for Arsenal when he was still in La Masia

One of the finest centre-backs in the world today, Gerard Pique has won it all for club and country. Six La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies, two Euros and a World Cup with Spain – the list is endless.

It may have been a completely different story had Wenger had his way and brought him to north London. While he did get Cesc Fabregas, Pique was another player who was supposed to make his way to England before the move fell through.

“We wanted Fabregas, Messi and Pique. It worked only for Fabregas.” – Wenger

Pique would eventually move to England but joined rivals Manchester United instead. However, he did not last long and moved back home and sealed his legendary status at the Camp Nou.