Lewandowski reveals his Polish pal told him to join Arsenal

Robert Lewandowski has confirmed that fellow countryman Wojciech Szczesny attempted to get him to sign with Arsenal last month.

The Polish striker was free to speak to other clubs as his Dortmund contract runs down but opted to join Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, where he will head as a free agent in the summer.

Lewandowski had emerged as a target for the Gunners late last year and the former Lech Poznan ace suggested that the north London clubs goalkeeper urged him to come to the Emirates Stadium.