"Arsenal is going to buy you" – Sliding doors moment of Gunners transfer failure

Lozano reveals Arsenal wanted to sign him and López in 2010 but Honduras' U20 World Cup qualifiers blocked the move; Campbell joined instead after Costa Rica qualified.

Anthony Lozano has opened up about a missed opportunity to join Arsenal over a decade ago. During the 2010/11 season, while playing for Honduran side Olimpia, both Lozano and teammate Alexander López caught Arsenal's attention. The Premier League club wanted to bring both players to the Emirates, and they were told to prepare for a move to England.

However, Honduras' football federation recalled them for U20 World Cup qualifiers, forcing them to stay and compete instead of joining Arsenal. Honduras failed to qualify, while Costa Rica progressed after a strong campaign from Joel Campbell, who Arsenal subsequently signed in 2011. Lozano blames López for the failed transfer, citing a red card in the qualifiers that affected Honduras' chances.

Lozano, now a free agent after leaving Santos Laguna, has been without a club since earlier this year and is training at Olimpia to maintain fitness while seeking a new team.