Arsene Wenger was not too well known before he joined Arsenal in 1996, but former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker was well aware of the legendary manager. Lineker had enjoyed a glittering career which also saw him play for Barcelona and Everton, before finishing his career at Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight. The former England star finished his career in Japan just before Wenger arrived there to coach the team he had departed, and this was the last club he managed before arriving at Highbury after agreeing a deal with former Chairman David Dein. Lineker departed Japan just before Wenger arri…