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.
I dont mind if we get Eto in exchange..but if just let henry go liek that..no way man