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Tuesday 20 November 2012

Thierry Henry to train with Arsenal in December ahead of possible loan return

Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer has been told he can keep in shape at their London Colney training base during the MLS off-season.

Goal.com understands that there is a strong possibility that the informal situation could even extend into a second loan spell at the club where Henry enjoys legendary status.

Arsene Wenger wants to strengthen his squad with a new centre-forward in the window January and, as revealed by Goal.com last month, has made Atletico Madrid’s Adrian Lopez his top target.


However, if Arsenal cannot clinch a deal for the Spain international, they are considering turning once again to Henry, who has just completed his third season at New York Red Bulls.
The Londoners will lose Gervinho on Africa Cup of Nations duty in January for up to six weeks and doubt surrounds the future of Theo Walcott, even though progress has been made in his contract negotiations with the club.

Although no talks have taken place at this stage between Henry and Arsenal, he is regarded as a possible temporary solution to the club’s centre-forward problem.

The Frenchman, who turned 35 in August, had a fairytale seven-match return to Emirates Stadium at the start of the year, extending his Arsenal scoring record to 228 goals.

The striker returned to London last week after New York Red Bulls were beaten in the MLS play-offs to end their domestic campaign.

He was principally in the capital to spend time with his family but visited London Colney and was also at Emirates Stadium last Saturday to watch Arsenal beat Tottenham 5-2 in the north London derby.

The Frenchman now plans to go on holiday before coming back to London in December, where he is set to make full use of Arsenal’s training facilities on his return to maintain his fitness.
The former France international capped an excellent season for New York Red Bulls, which yielded 15 goals in 29 games, by being one of the three players nominated for the MLS most valuable player of the year award. Graham Zusi of Sporting Kansas City and the San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski are the other nominees.

Speaking in the summer about the possibility of another stint at Arsenal, Henry said: “I would like to go back to England with Arsenal for sure. “I wasn't planning to go back to play last season. It was only because Gervinho and (Marouane) Chamakh went to the African Nations Cup.


“I was there to train and they asked me if I wanted to play. Who knows what might happen in the future? I've not yet spoken to Arsene about it so I don't know what capacity I could go back in.”

Source: Goal.com



18 comments:

Unknown said...

Henry Should stay in 1 place and retire there..

Anonymous said...

Slow news day. You didn't tell us Beckham is leaving the MLS. More slow news day. LOL.

Anonymous said...

yes we want him back, for good! Up Gunners!

Anonymous said...

Arsenal doesnt need Gervinho. waste. Podolski and Giroud are scoring goal. Theiry can come on loan and assist them. Walcott should stay....This might be the season.

NecFix said...

Lindiway leave our arsenal for us oh! Better face your Chelsea that's definitely going to lose against Juventus tonight :-)

wenger02 said...

Igwe Henry is a great player,one of arsenal greatest.but im time don pass make him retire jor.

Chief priest said...

So right,i hope he doesn't rubbish his legendary status by this move...arsene na wa o!If u'r not buying cheap players u're busy recycling old ones.Just because the 1st 5letters of ur name're d same as d team's does not mean u must die there.Time to move on old man,u've done ur best but ur best is no longer good enuf

nenye AD said...

Gervinho we don't need. Walcot should lose the moustache . Dunno if that's what's disturbing his goal scoring abilities lol. Henry should come on board joor. We need more handsome faces.

Unknown said...

Ua always welcome d legendary gunner..... U can only tek d man away from Arsenal but u cnt tek Arsenal out of d Man.... Home is calling

Anonymous said...

inda pls give us keri hilson's video while she was rocking azonto n etighi dance steps

Asaaaaa said...

Correct guy! Can't wait! Henryyyyyyyyy! My guy

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

And yes, Chelsea lost in a big way indeed tonight, Lol.... 3 - 0 to Juventus.
The King is welcome, anytime, anyday!!

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

And yes, Chelsea lost in a big way indeed tonight, Lol.... 3 - 0 to Juventus.
The King is welcome, anytime, anyday!!

Chijioke said...

Arsenal should better get more serious about ending their near - decade trophy drought.

Chikaka said...

Henry's legendary status is intact. It can't be spoilt by a loan move. Did the last one sully his status? Nope. He's keeping fit and he loves the club and vice-versa.

Unknown said...

I know its been awhile 'libers' but Linda since when did you turn ESPN lol. Goal.com is not a reliable source, but Henry can play a supporting role behind the strikers and sit deep in midfield, just like how Dennis Bergkamp did towards his retiring days.We also have a weak midfield since the departure of Song plus that defence is terrible nevertheless, Gunners forever.My opinion

Anonymous said...

Cnt wait 2 see Henry play @ d emirates dis january....our Va Va Voom!!! And great legend #UpGunners

Anonymous said...

The most dumbest fans or rather say losers on soccer history are Arsenal fans

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