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Wilfried Zaha reveals he spoke to Unai Emery about joining Arsenal in 2019 and claims move would have been a 'no brainer' but admits 'they chose Pepe over me' as he opens up on failed move to the Emirates

Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his failed move to Arsenal in 2019, revealing he held positive talks with Unai Emery before the club opted to sign Nicolas Pepe ahead of him.

Zaha, an Arsenal fan, was heavily linked with a move away from Crystal Palace ahead of the 2019-2020 season with both the Gunners and Everton keen on signing the Ivory Coast international.

Palace held firm to their valuation of the winger and Arsenal instead opted to pay Lille a club record £72million fee to sign Pepe, who has struggled since his move to the Premier League.