Former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique reveals Arsenal tried to sign him before his move to Manchester United back in 2004. After securing Cesc Fabregas from Barca, Pique said Arsene Wenger also attempted to recruit Lionel Messi but "he didn't have a chance".

Gerard Pique has claimed that Arsenal tried to sign Lionel Messi but had 'no chance'. The Gunners signed midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona's youth team in 2003. The Spaniard made over 300 appearances for Arsenal during eight years in north London before returning to the Catalan capital in August 2011.

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