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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms Thierry Henry loan deal will 'certainly happen'
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will return to north London on a short-term loan deal subject to paperwork being completed, Arsene Wenger confirmed this morning.
Back in town: Thierry Henry will return to Arsenal subject to paperwork being finalised Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Telegraph staff
10:07AM GMT 30 Dec 2011
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The Frenchman will sign a two-month loan deal with his former club if insurance agreements can be arranged with his Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.
Henry has been training with Arsenal in the MLS off-season and is not required to return to the United States until March.
Arsenal manager Wenger revealed at his press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League contest with QPR that it was his idea to sign Henry again while warning fans not to expect what he was capable of 10 years ago.
"For two months it certainly will happen. I don't take care of the agreement and the insurance and that is not completed," Wenger said.
"At the moment we cannot announce anything because all the paperwork is not done.
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"To cover for two months is ideal. He has the experience and the quality. He knows the club and can help the players on and off the pitch.
"He has exceptional talent and is a very intelligent man, it can only be positive.
"It shows that Arsenal is always special to players, such as Sol Campbell, Jens Lehmann and now Thierry."
With forwards Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh heading to the African Nations Cup next month, Wenger believes leading scorer Robin van Persie requires some support.
Henry could feature in seven Premier League games, including key encounters against Manchester United and Tottenham, as well as FA Cup ties and the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 clash against AC Milan.
If agreement is reached with Red Bulls he could start his second Arsenal spell in the FA Cup third-round tie against Leeds on Jan 9 after impressing Wenger with his sharpness during training.
Henry, meanwhile, has clearly felt at home back in London and was moved to tears when a statue of him was unveiled at the Emirates Stadium this month, along with those of fellow Arsenal legends Tony Adams and Herbert Chapman.
Wenger added: "He is very happy and very modest about it. It was my idea and he was happy with the idea."
Henry scored 226 times in 370 appearances for the club before moving to Barcelona in June 2007.
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms Thierry Henry loan deal will 'certainly happen'
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry will return to north London on a short-term loan deal subject to paperwork being completed, Arsene Wenger confirmed this morning.
Back in town: Thierry Henry will return to Arsenal subject to paperwork being finalised Photo: GETTY IMAGESBy Telegraph staff
10:07AM GMT 30 Dec 2011
Comments The Frenchman will sign a two-month loan deal with his former club if insurance agreements can be arranged with his Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.
Henry has been training with Arsenal in the MLS off-season and is not required to return to the United States until March.
Arsenal manager Wenger revealed at his press conference ahead of Saturday's Premier League contest with QPR that it was his idea to sign Henry again while warning fans not to expect what he was capable of 10 years ago.
"For two months it certainly will happen. I don't take care of the agreement and the insurance and that is not completed," Wenger said.
"At the moment we cannot announce anything because all the paperwork is not done.
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"To cover for two months is ideal. He has the experience and the quality. He knows the club and can help the players on and off the pitch.
"He has exceptional talent and is a very intelligent man, it can only be positive.
"It shows that Arsenal is always special to players, such as Sol Campbell, Jens Lehmann and now Thierry."
With forwards Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh heading to the African Nations Cup next month, Wenger believes leading scorer Robin van Persie requires some support.
Henry could feature in seven Premier League games, including key encounters against Manchester United and Tottenham, as well as FA Cup ties and the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 clash against AC Milan.
If agreement is reached with Red Bulls he could start his second Arsenal spell in the FA Cup third-round tie against Leeds on Jan 9 after impressing Wenger with his sharpness during training.
Henry, meanwhile, has clearly felt at home back in London and was moved to tears when a statue of him was unveiled at the Emirates Stadium this month, along with those of fellow Arsenal legends Tony Adams and Herbert Chapman.
Wenger added: "He is very happy and very modest about it. It was my idea and he was happy with the idea."
Henry scored 226 times in 370 appearances for the club before moving to Barcelona in June 2007.
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