Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
[b]Thierry Henry is looking more likely to leave Arsenal
after Arsene Wenger reportedly entered talks with Barcelona over
the sale of his skipper.
After weeks of speculation linking the French striker with a move
out of North London, The Times claims 'the Arsenal manager met
Ferran Soriano, the Spanish club's financial director, in Paris
this week for preliminary discussions, though both parties remain
some distance from agreeing Henry's transfer.'
'Wenger's surprising decision to speak to Barcelona stems from his
realisation that he is running out of options, with Henry eager to
take what many believe would be his final opportunity to move to
Spain,' the newspaper adds.
Wenger would like to include Samuel Eto'o as part of the deal, but
The Times claims the Spanish giants are 'reluctant' to part with
the Cameroon striker.
However, The Guardian, which also reports Wenger's clandestine
meeting, says 'Barcelona are thought to consider Eto'o surplus to
requirements if Henry arrives.'
Yet, with the player himself signalling his determination to remain
at the Nou Camp, it remains likely Arsenal will have to accept a
straight cash deal of around £20m if they offload their
captain.
The Gunners have refused to comment on the reports.[/b]
dUN ANYHOW TALK RUBBISH LAH!
