WILLIAM GALLAS says Arsenal superstar Thierry Henry should be
allowed to leave this summer.
Gunners inspirational skipper Henry is a target for Barcelona and
Italian rivals AC and Inter Milan.
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas is unsettled at the Emirates following a
second successive trophyless season.
And there are also concerns about manager Arsene Wengers long-term
future at the club.
But France defender Gallas said: I hope Arsenal will fine-tune
their squad by making high-quality signings.
And as far as departures are concerned, if certain players want to
go we should not prevent them from leaving.
Henry, 29, has three years left on his Gunners contract.
Last season was a major disappointment for the brilliant striker as
it was wrecked by frustration and injury.
Europes top clubs are keen to pounce on the current uncertainty
among the senior figures at Arsenal. And Henry is the first name on
their lists, although Henrys agent insists there have been no
discussions with Barca over the hitman.
Arsenal have already taken delivery of their first summer signing,
picking up Poland keeper Lukasz Fabianski, 22, from Legia
Warsaw.
Left-back Gallas quit arch-rivals Chelsea for the Gunners last
August after a series of bust-ups with Jose Mourinho over his
position.
And Gallas now insists he wants to be a father figure to Wengers
next crop of young stars-in-the-making.
The 29-year-old said: I have some personal targets for next
season, which are the same as the teams objectives.
Im hungry to win matches and titles. Once you reach the age of 30
the best moments come when you lift a trophy.
And I am proud to take on the role of one of the senior players at
the club. I talk to the youngsters and give them advice. Ive begun
playing the big-brother role with the young players and I am happy
to do so.
I will be 30 in August and you have to pass on your experience to
the young ones at your team.
Last season was a transitional period for me. I had to adapt to a
new club and new team-mates.
I was out injured for three months but still did not give up. I am
a warrior and I battle all the time.
It meant I needed to disregard a whole host of matters and I
reckon I have come through it all pretty well.
Emirates chief Wenger will only guarantee that he will stay at
Arsenal until his current contract expires in a years time.
And Spanish whizkid Fabregas, 20, has admitted his own future at
the club hinges on Wengers plans after a year of unsettling
turmoil.
Keeper Fabianski insists he is at Arsenal for the long haul and
wants to make it to the top in the Premiership.
He said: I am not coming to Arsenal just to be there. I want to
become a regular first-team player.
Hopefully, I will do it from the very beginning because I am ready
for this.
Wtf is wrong with gallas? Let
Henry go? Is he out of his mind?? for once i wish he could just
shut his trap. He's been moaning since he arrived at
arsenal
