Quote Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda View Post
We were constantly linked with him but it was clear for some time that he was heading to City. I don't think a wide player was particularly a priority and lavishing close on 40 million on an unproven youngster would have been seen as a particularly wise move
That is a key point- what if he wasnt what we needed at the time? He arguably still isn't, great though he may be.

If WES spots a midfielder that runs and tackles like Vieira, passes like Cesc and is both affordable and available I will go and shoot Wenger myself if he doesn't sign him.