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\"Saul\"<\/p>\n

Former Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has blamed Manchester United<\/a> and Arsenal for Chelsea\u2019s success in signing Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

While the Arsenal legend hailed Niguez, he claimed United and Arsenal should have made moves to sign the Spain international.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old joined the Stamford Bridge outfit on loan with an option to buy on transfer deadline day.<\/p>\n

Saul Niguez was a key player as Atletico Madrid won La Liga last term, making 33 appearances.<\/p>\n

Merson said United and Arsenal should have entered the race for his signature.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a phenomenal signing that is. He\u2019s in his prime,\u201d Merson told Starsport<\/p>\n

\u201cAmazing\u2026I don\u2019t know why teams like Manchester United and Arsenal didn\u2019t go in for him. Look at their midfields.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnited have Paul Pogba but he can\u2019t play in a two and then it\u2019s Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

\u201cAnd Arsenal ended up handing a new contract to Granit Xhaka\u2026 The difference in class is enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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