1. Cristiano Ronaldo - A teen Ronaldo arrive at London,having met Wenger many times to discuss a possible contract. He even visited our old training ground and watched the players training. However,Arsenal hestitated, Sir alex managed to snap him up and the rest is history.
2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Ibra arrive from Malmo upon Wenger's invitation.He was so close to joining us that he even poses with the number 9 Arsenal jersey.However, Ibra felt insulted when Wenger asked him to go through a trial to prove himself.
3.Didier Drogba - Drogba was highly tracked when he was in Le Mans. Surprisingly, Wenger rejected the chance to sign him for just 100k and he went on to join chelsea.
4. Yaya Toure- Together with his brother Kolo, arrive at arsenal for a trial 10 years ago.However, Yaya's poor performance in a friendly vs Barnet left Wenger unimpressed which scuppered the deal. -Tail-
5.Gareth Bale - Highly scouted from his days at Saints. Wenger was eager to bring him with Theo Walcott to Arsenal.However , Arsenal that time already had Cole and Clichy as left back and they were not ready to add another player in the same position.The deal stalled and he eventually join Spurs.
Other notable transfer misses: Petr Cech, Juan Mata, Nuri Sahin,Chris Smalling ,Wilfred Zaha
