Arsenal are planning to build a statue of Arsene Wenger at Emirates stadium.

Wenger made his first return to the club after four-and-a-half years away on Boxing Day for victory over West Ham.

The Telegraph says the project for the Wenger bust could start as early as next year.

Former manager Herbert Chapman as well as iconic ex-players Thierry Henry, Tony Adams and Dennis Bergkamp already have statues outside the ground.

But the club have been keen to add Wenger to the collection for his heroics in 22 years in charge.