Arsene Wenger went against advice from his scouts to sign Lucas Perez from Arsenal (Getty Images)Lucas Perez was branded a ‘mid-table player’ by an Arsenal scout before Arsene Wenger decide to sign him for the Gunners. Arsenal signed Perez from Deportivo La Coruna in a £17 million deal in 2016. Lucas Perez struggled in his one season at Arsenal after signing for £17 million (AMA/Getty Images)The Athletic reports that Perez was closing on a deal to join Everton when Cagiago was asked if he would be a good signing for Arsenal. AdvertisementAdvertisementBut Cagiago is said to have replied, ‘not a chance’ and described Perez as ‘a mid-table player’. Arsenal’s top target that summer was Jamie Vardy but he turned down a move to Wenger’s side and remained at Leicester City.

Source: Metro April 11, 2020 07:52 UTC