Juventus signing Eljero Elia claims he was also wanted by Arsenal as he considered moving away from Hamburg.
Elia rejected the possibility of a move to Galatasaray, as well as a host of clubs from England, where Holland coach Bert van Marwijk was keen to see him go.
Elia told onsoranje.nl: "My agent did have contact with Arsenal, but it took too long. I had no contact with Arsene Wenger.
"Wigan, Everton, Fulham and Newcastle had fairly concrete interest."
