Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has revealed that he turned down the chance to sign Dimitri Payet, because of the player’s inconsistency.
The Gunners will come up against the in-form West Ham midfielder at Upton Park this week, as they seek to keep their slim title hopes alive.
Payet played for Lille and Marseille in France, before he signed for the Hammers last summer. He has been involved in 23 goals this season in all competitions, scoring 12.
“He was a top talent, always, but had periods of being up and down,” Wenger said.
“I’ve looked at him many times. I’ve known him for a long time. He played at Saint-Etienne and we watched him many times.
“I think he has all the attributes to be a top player, which he is, but he’s 29 years old already. He’s mature a lot and come back into the national team, which shows he was more
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