Henry to Barce?

[PureOldGold]

Barcelona claim they have agreed a £16million fee for Thierry Henry.

Reports in Spain have emerged suggesting the Arsenal striker has signed a four-year deal with Barcelona.

Cadena Ser radio, the station that broke the news of David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane's moves to Real Madrid, declared that Barcelona would pay €24million (£16million) for the Arsenal forward.

The station, which quotes Barcelona officials, said Henry had put pen-to-paper on a contract spanning until 2011.

Spanish newspapers have also reported the story, but a spokesman from Barcelona has told Sky Sports News that the deal is not yet finalised.

The spokesman claims Henry's move is 'not totally done and dusted' and has insisted that discussions are still ongoing between Arsene Wenger and his Barcelona officials.

Barcelona have been tracking Henry for over 12 months, despite the Frenchman signing a long-term deal with The Gunners last summer.

The Catalan giants are looking to strengthen this summer after losing out to Real Madrid in the Spanish title race.

And after Arsenal's disappointing season in the Premiership it appears Henry has made the decision to continue his career at Camp Nou.

Speculation about his future has continued to mount in recent weeks, especially since the departure of David Dein.

[officergroyman]

Barcelona are in talks with Arsenal with a view to signing Thierry Henry, BBC Sport understands.
Officials for the Spanish club are in London negotiating with the Gunners over a reported £16m transfer fee.

Barcelona hope to close the deal by next week for Arsenal's record goalscorer who has long been linked with a move to the Nou Camp.

The 29-year-old's agent, Jeff Weston, told BBC Sport: "The SEM Group have no comment to make."

Earlier in June, the agency rubbished reports from France that the Arsenal star had agreed a provisional three-year contract with Barcelona.

Henry signed a new four-year contract with the Gunners last year but appeared to cast doubt on his future in June when he said he was flattered by interest from AC Milan.

This came after he said he was "devastated" when Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein left the club in April because of "irreconcilable differences" with the rest of the board. Both AC Milan and Barcelona had declared their interest in the player, who has been constantly linked with a big-money move away from Arsenal for the last few summers.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal team-mate Patrick Vieira told BBC Five Live that he feared Henry would leave the Gunners if the Premiership side did not bring several world-class players.

"If Arsenal bring two or three big names that will show Thierry that they want to compete," said the current Inter Milan player.

"If that's not the case Thierry will ask himself what is the best for him."

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sucks, will be sad to see him go if that is the case!!!

BUT life goes on - he didn't really help us much last season anyway.

Barca' will be a powerhouse with both he and Ronaldonkeyhio !!!

[Arnold]

Big loss to the best player ever to play in the Prem.

[CmonYouSpurs]

oo another thread

has he gone?

oh dear what a shame ;D ;D

[Arnold]

cmonyouspurs said:

oo another thread

has he gone?

oh dear what a shame ;D ;D

The fact is they will still finish above you next season

[CmonYouSpurs]

arniepie said:

cmonyouspurs said:

oo another thread

has he gone?

oh dear what a shame ;D ;D

The fact is they will still finish above you next season

and we will both be above you ;D ;D

[MozzaBedfordSpur]

arniepie said:

Big loss to the best player ever to play in the Prem.

Not sure about that? What about the likes of Klinsmann, Berkamp and David Ginola?

[Coxy™]

do you think Barcelona could be a code name for derby county

[indyfan]

Bye bye Enree.