Herr to the throne: Bayern Munich admit they tried to land Arsenal boss Wenger 'a few times'

PLUS: Pep Guardiola will be under immediate pressure given the German club's success under Juup Heynckes

Eastern promise: Wenger chose to go to Japan over Germany

Bayern Munich have admitted they tried to land Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'a few times', according to club president Uli Hoeness.
The Bundesliga greats will see former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola arrive in the summer, but Hoeness revealed that the Gunners boss has been high on their wishlist in the past.
Bayern first considered the Frenchman in the early 90s and were keen to follow up their interest during his long stay in north London.
Hoeness told The Sun: "We did try to get him at Bayern Munich a few times.
"Even before he went to Japan (in 1995), Franz Beckenbauer and I went to Nice and discussed with him and everything was clear, but then at the end of the day he decided to go to Japan.
"We were very surprised. From Japan he went to Arsenal and over the years, whenever we were looking for a new coach, Wenger was always one we considered.

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"He's a very serious person, very strong and has a very good idea about the game.
"There have been a few moments where we have discussed his name over the years.
"He has always remained loyal to Arsenal which is fantastic behaviour. But it is true we wanted him at Bayern a few times."
While the football world eagerly anticipates Guardiola's arrival in Munich, Hoeness accepts there is an element of pressure given the club's success under the outgoing Jupp Heynckes.
"We are proud we signed him (Guardiola). It's a fantastic thing for the Bundesliga.
"But the problem for him and Bayern is it's a risk as well. He will be under huge pressure. I think we will be champions this year so the pressure on him and the club will be big. With Guardiola, you can only win the championship, nothing else.
"Jupp Heynckes is doing a fantastic job and Guardiola will be measured by what happens this year."
Meanwhile, Honorary Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer admits the club would welcome the arrival of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in the summer.