If Wenger had pursued him with sufficient desire to suggest to him that he would become a mainstay of his side, or perhaps if we simply offered him a lot more than he currently earns.
but I think the emphasis across the squad should be on augmentation rather than replacements.
I don't want to build myself up for a fall, you see?
and we arguably signed him at the wrong time. The disappointing thing is, he'd make a great squad player if he was happy. (proper happy, not happy)
then Monorail can go back to being an underwhelming and at times terrifying left back.