Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah claims he rejected offers from Arsenal and Barcelona in the summer.

The Fenerbahce ace says he attracted the interest of both clubs after impressing at the World Cup in Germany.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is thought to be an admirer of the former Juventus man, while Barca were in the market for a new midfielder after selling Mark van Bommel

However, Appiah says he turned down the overtures of both clubs to stay at Fenerbahce after joining the club at the start of last season.

"At the start of the season I received offers to move," Appiah told Sport.

"Among them were clubs as important as Barcelona and Arsenal.

"I had to say to all of them that, no, I preferred to stay at Fenerbahce.

"Barca and Arsenal made me very attractive offers."