Bolton's new arrival Tim Ream has revealed former team-mate Thierry Henry recommended him to Arsenal.
The 24-year-old could have been lining up alongside his former New York Red Bulls club-mate Henry for the Gunners and heading for a Champions League tie in Milan, however the American centre-back has joined a relegation scrap at the Reebok.
Following his £2.5million transfer to Bolton, Ream revealed Arsenal's comeback star had offered glowing references about him.
"That's what I was told happened - that Thierry (Henry) spoke to Arsenal about me. Obviously he has great connections there and at other places too," he told The Sun.
"There was an enquiry from Arsenal and I think there might have been an offer put in. I think it might have been happening while talks were going on at Bolton too.
"I played in the Emirates Cup at Arsenal's stadium during the summer and I was aware of their interest.
"It would have been great to go there. But I don't know how much I would have played and that's what I want to do.
"Of course I'd love to play Champions League one day. As a player you want to be in the top competitions and that's the top one in Europe."
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