Fabinho was a target for Arsenal, says Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed that he wanted to sign Fabinho when he was at PSG as well as at Arsenal before Liverpool snapped him up.

Speaking at a press conference this week, the Spaniard said: “We spent money with Pepe, but Pepe needs time to adapt to the Premier League.

“For example, in France, I loved a lot Fabinho. He was in Monaco and I wanted to sign him for Paris Saint-Germain. When I arrived here, also his name was on the table to achieve to sign him, but he signed for Liverpool.

“The first six months he didn’t play, it was adaptation. But now he is amazing and I want the same with (Dani) Ceballos, with Pepe.

“We need patience, but Pepe is improving. On Monday, the key to win was with him. If he scores the first goal, it’s different.

“But it’s one process and I believe in him and I know we need time and patience. The supporters have patience, some more than others.”

The former Sevilla boss has come in for a lot of criticism in recent weeks for his side’s stuttering form and revealing that he failed to sign a player that has turned out to be the best in his position in the world won’t appease supporters.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have made the most of recruiting the Brazilian and came agonisingly close to completing a Premier League and Champions League double last season.

This term, the Reds are top of the league table by six points and are now in a good position in their group in Europe so the dream of winning more than one trophy this season is alive and well.

Jurgen Klopp’s side is also into the League Cup Round of 16 where they will face Arsenal next week.

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Source: anfieldhq.com