Wenger confirms Henry return

ARSENAL boss, Arsene Wenger, has hailed Thierry Henry's impending return to the club on a two-month loan deal.The French superstar is currently playing in American for New York Red Bulls, but as their league does not begin until March he is available to spend time on loan back in Europe.Henry is poised to follow a similar path previously taken by the likes of David Beckham and Landon Donovan, who have enjoyed short-term spells with AC Milan and Everton, respectively.Now Wenger has confirmed that Henry is coming back to the club on loan for two months, subject to insurance agreements being reached with New York Red Bulls."It was my idea. He was happy about it, but it was my idea," Wenger explained.He is still class and has quality. He still has pace. It can only be positive, because he has exceptional talent."Arsene Wenger Quotes of the week"We are doing it because Gervinho and Chamakh go to the African Nations Cup and to cover for two months is ideal."He is still class and has quality. He still has pace. It can only be positive, because he has exceptional talent."He is experienced, he is quality, and can help the players on and off the pitch."The deal is not completed, and at the moment we cant announce anything. It is about insurance and I don't take care of that but we have torespect all the agreements we need to find with MLS."But it shows that Arsenal is always special to players, such as Sol Campbell, Jens Lehmann and now Thierry."Wenger admits the club's all-time leading scorer is not yet fit to make an immediate return."I think he needs two good weeks work, he is here to help out. No-one expects him to be what he was 10 years ago. There's no special pressure," he said."We are concious that he is 34 years old and he will be just enough for us. He is here to help, when we need him he will play."
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