Former Newcastle United and Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has revealed Arsene Wenger tried to sign him during his time at both St James’ Park and Anfield.
Enrique only earlier this month hung up his boots through injury after a successful career across Europe in which he represented Levante, Valencia, Celta Vigo and Villarreal before moving to the Premier League.
The Spaniard spent four years on Teeside before being snapped up by Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool, but has now revealed he could have moved to the Emirates instead on two separate occasions.
Enrique was asked on Twitter: “Wish you all the best after retirement. Great Premier League player. Question for you: Did Arsenal ever approach you at #NUFC?”
His response: “Thanks a lot for your message. Yes they did mate the same summer I went to Liverpool and when I play for Liverpool too. Twice they did.”
Enrique made a total of 228 appearances for both Newcastle and Liverpool, finding the net 3 times.
