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Liverpool tried to sign Arjen Robben LAST YEAR reveals Jamie Carragher
LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher has revealed how Brendan Rodgers tried to bring ex-Chelsea star Arjen Robben to Anfield.
Robben is currently spearheading Holland's World Cup charge in Brazil, after helping Louis Van Gaal's side to the quarter-finals of the competition with a late 2-1 win over Mexico.
Van Gaal reportedly wants to bring the winger to Manchester United, but he is a key player for Bayern Munich.
And Carragher has lifted the lid on Reds boss Rodgers' ambitious move to sign Robben in 2013.
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Brendan Rodgers tried to sign him for Liverpool before the 2013 Champions League final
"Brendan Rodgers tried to sign him for Liverpool before the 2013 Champions League final," Carragher said.
"He wasn't a regular for Bayern then but he scored the winner at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund and has since gone from strength to strength.
"Liverpool have not had a world class wide man since John Barnes."
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