Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard says Arsenal approached Ligue 1 side Lille to sign him when he was in France.
Back then, reports claimed that manager Arsene Wenger wanted to bring the Belgium international to the Emirates but the player was never approached by the North Londoners.
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has revealed that he was very close to leaving the club during the winter transfer window but was convinced to stay by manager Arsene Wenger.
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has confessed that he was very close to joining Arsenal when he was at Bolton Wanderers.
The 31-year-old says Arsenal and his former club opened talks but negotiations never reached a stage where the player was contacted to decide on his future.
