At the Emirates Stadium’s Clock End there’s an unmistakable statue of Dennis Bergkamp, however, if things had gone to plan it would now be outside of Stamford Bridge.

The bronze depicts the Arsenal icon in full flow, trapping the ball in the air with his unrivalled technique on the way to becoming a club legend.

Had it been up to him, though, he’d have been wearing blue, not red and white.

Bergkamp joined the Gunners in 1995 from Inter Milan after a difficult stint in Italy. Having already showcased his ability for the Netherlands and Ajax, it was certainly a surprise, but not enough of a deterrent for not just one Premier League side, but two.

Looking to escape Serie A, Bergkamp had found his ideal landing spot at Chelsea, who were managed by his childhood hero Glenn Hoddle. Things didn’t quite go to plan, though.

Revealing all behind the Chelsea legend that never was, the agent who brokered the deal, Jerome Anderson, told talkSPORT: “It’s a fascinating story and I’m not sure if it’s ever been told in its entirety or its truthfulness.