Henry to Play for Arsenal Again?

Thierry Henry could be returning to Arsenal on atwo-month loan 为期两个月的租约。

Manager, Arsene Wenger, has confirmed it could happen if insurance 保险 can be arranged with the New York Red Bulls.

Thierry Henry playing for the New York Red Bulls

Henry, who is 34, was a former Arsenal captain but recently he has been training with the American club during theMajor League Soccer off-season 美国职业足球大联盟(MLS)季后停赛期。

With Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, the Frenchman would offerback-up 后援to captain Robin van Persie.

Wenger said: "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 hasexceptional talent 具有特殊才华and is a very intelligent man."

His talent is obvious; Henry is Arsenal'sall-time leading goal-scorer 至今为止进球最多的球员, with 226 goals in 370appearances 出场for the club. He moved to Barcelona in June 2007.

The French forward does not have to return to the New York Red Bulls until March, which means he could feature in seven Premier League games, includingkey encounters 主要比赛交锋against Manchester United and Tottenham. There are alsoFA Cup ties 足总杯淘汰赛and the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 clash against AC Milan.

But Wenger warns: "He is here to help the club he loves…not suddenly bethe main player 主要球员。"

If agreement is reached with the Red Bulls, he could feature in Arsenal's FA Cup third-round tie against Leeds on 9 January.