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Barca Renew Interest In Henry
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona are set to have another crack at signing Arsenal's Thierry Henry and are expected to make a £15million summer bid, according to reports.
The Primera Liga giants are aiming to capitalise on the current unrest at the Gunners, who have failed to win any trophies for the second successive season, to land the French striker.
With the possibility of manager Arsene Wenger leaving after his contract expires next year, the Daily Star claims Arsenal could be ready to sell their captain as they prepare to reshape the club.
There have been concerns regarding Henry's influence at the Emirates Stadium and Barca now hope Arsenal will decide this is the time to cash in on their talisman.
Frank Rijkaard could well lose Samuel Eto'o to Manchester United this summer and will therefore need a replacement to lead Barcelona to glory on multiple fronts next season.
Although Henry has turned down a move to the Nou Camp in the past, he's thought to be top of president Joan Laporta's wish-list and he could well be lured to Spain by the offer of a four-year deal worth a possible £7m a season.
Henry has made it clear in recent weeks he doesn't want to leave Arsenal but with his future entwined with that of Wenger, there could be a swift change of stance this summer.
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Comments
A fancy dream on Barcelona's part as it's just that .. A mere dream. Wenger has already stated Henry will not be sold. Barcelona is a side that cannot function to their best due to the fact they already have far too many top players' that find it difficult to work as a unit. Arsenal on the other hand have a bright future filled with promise of younger players' that will only get better. Barcelona needs to trim the fat off the bone before they can climb back up to be a contender in Europe.
Posted by: Southern Lord | May 11, 2007 01:39 PM