admintransfer window, but despite admitting he was considering it two weeks ago, Wenger has now poured cold water over the idea.
“I do not think it would be good for him (Thierry Henry) to play with us again,” said Wenger. “He should relax and prepare for the next MLS season.”
The news appears to be a sudden U-turn, given that Wenger was known to have been very keen to bring Henry back to north London as cover during the African Cup of Nations.
But given the Frenchman’s reported desire to pursue a permanent striker signing, coupled with the news that Marouane Chamakh will not be going to the tournament, Henry seems to be no longer be needed.
Henry, who is currently on holiday following the end of the MLS off season, has been granted permission to use Arsenal’s London Colney base to build up his fitness, but given that a loan move is now firmly off the cards, it is unlikely he will take up that offer.
Arsenal are, meanwhile, mulling over a shock move for Leicester City winger Anthony Knockaert, according to reports. Gunners boss Wenger is on the look-out for up to three new players in the January transfer window, and 21-year-old winger Knockaert is the latest player to catch his eye.
Knockaert, who moved to Championship side Leicester from French minnows Guingamp in August, has adapted brilliantly to life in England, scoring five goals in 22 matches.
The France Under-21 flyer has also collected a bagful of assists, and it is his wing play that has attracted an increasing number of Premier League scouts.
Fulham and Sunderland are just two of those known to be tracking Knockaert, but according to RMC Arsenal are now mulling over a bid in the new year.
Knockaert, who is currently on police bail following a public order incident earlier this month, is set to be watched by Gunners scouts over the Christmas period ahead of a potential offer. Leicester are thought to value the player at around £5million. — Metro.
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