So who did Arsene almost sign?

ARSENE WENGER left tantalised Arsenal fans frustrated and none the wiser last night when he refused to reveal the star player he “very, very nearly” signed on the eve of Monday’s transfer deadline.

So who did Arsene almost sign?

The Gunners manager confirmed he was working throughout Monday to bring in a new player before the deadline expired.

“We did (try to sign someone), yes,” he said. “I do not like to lie and I do not like to put any player in a difficult position at the club where he is at the moment, so I’ll say nothing about it.”

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