Arsenal tried to sign Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech, says manager

The manager of Arsenal football club, Arsene Wenger, said he tried and failed to sign Czech international goalkeeper Petr Cech before he joined Chelsea last year. Wenger said Arsenal wanted to sign the player from French club Rennes, but could not get a work permit for him. Cech, who is 22, has been a huge success since joining Chelsea, conceding just eight goals in 24 league games this season.