Former Barca president Joan Gaspart claims both Frenchman Wenger
and England boss Fabio Capello fancied moving to the Nou Camp in
2001.
Gaspart declared: "When Llorenc Serra Ferrer left we negotiated
with Arsene Wenger and Fabio Capello to coach Barca.
"I met Wenger in Paris. He wanted to come to Barca but Arsenal
didn't let him. The Arsenal chairman ordered him to fulfil his
contract."
The Gunners went on to win their second Double under Wenger in
the 2001-02 season.
Gaspart added: "Capello also wanted to come, but Roma didn't let
him."