Fab: I wish Arsenal had signed Alonso

By Gregg Davies
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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed his disappointment that the Gunners failed to sign Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso last summer.

Arsene Wenger's side were linked with the Spanish international throughout the close season, with the 27-year-old's exit from Anfield believed to have been hinging on whether Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry completed his well-documented switch from Villa Park to Merseyside.

However, in the end neither transfer was completed, with Alonso going on to star for Rafael Benitez's side in central midfield this season, proving influential in the Reds' quest for a first league title in 19 years and scoring the goal that ended Chelsea's 86 game unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.