This is according to Arsene Wenger, who has confirmed long rumoured stories that the Gunners missed out on bringing Messi to north London before he developed into one of the greatest footballers ever.
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The proposed transfer took place in 2003, at the same time Arsenal were signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona.
The midfielder, who went on to become a key player for the Gunners, was part of the same youth team as Messi, and talks took place with the pair over moves to England.
But while Fabregas completed a switch to Arsenal, they found it impossible to prise Messi from Barcelona’s clutches.
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