Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, the Manchester United legend has claimed that Arsenal must regret not signing Jamie Vardy after trying to sign him in 2016.
The Leicester City star made headlines again this weekend after netting the winning goal for the Foxes against Wolves, and once again Neville spoke about the forward.
As ever, Neville had nothing but good things to say about Vardy, and he commented on Arsenal’s previous interest in the forward.
What’s been said?
Neville was discussing Leicester City’s bright start to the season.
“Vardy and Schmeichel are both big characters in terms of being a constant through this period. Vardy turned down Arsenal three or four seasons ago, and you think of that decision, we said at the time that he might lack ambition, but actually, Leicester have done brilliantly since then and he’s gone on to become a club legend,” Neville said.
“You can’t say he’s made the wrong decision and I’m sure Arsenal wish they would have got him in the end because he’s a spirited striker, the type that Arsenal need in terms of personality and character. He’ll play on for a few more years, he’s so fit, he’s got that pace and hunger.”
Imagine Arsenal with Vardy
Could you imagine if Arsenal had actually signed Vardy at the time?
The striker is good for 20 goals a season, and with a prime Mesut Ozil playing behind him at the time he could’ve taken the Gunners to the next level.
Sadly for the Gunners, the move never came to fruition, and we can only wonder what Vardy would have been like at the Emirates.
Neville might be right, Arsenal must regret not landing Vardy.
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