Thierry Henry: Make it happen Rafa

[KevieG]

He could be Rafa's Gary Mac.

So supposedly we are shopping in the bargain basket again this summer, supposedly anyway. Most people here agree that its quality and not more of this squad padding crap that we've been playing at for the last 2 years to give us something extra. Henry is the type of proven premier league quality we need that'll help us push on the little bit we need to challenge, he can play in Babels outside left position or up front with Torres if needed. He ticks all the boxes. If he is available we should do everything to make this happen.

10 million would be a bargain even if he is 30.

[navbasi]

Isn’t the price being quoted around £16m, plus his £100k+ a week wages… Not much of a bargain, but I do agree I would love him here, even for those figures…

[navbasi]

Originally Posted by KevieG

He could be Rafa's Gary Mac.

So supposedly we are shopping in the bargain basket again this summer, supposedly anyway. Most people here agree that its quality and not more of this squad padding crap that we've been playing at for the last 2 years to give us something extra. Henry is the type of proven premier league quality we need that'll help us push on the little bit we need to challenge, he can play in Babels outside left position or up front with Torres if needed. He ticks all the boxes. If he is available we should do everything to make this happen.

10 million would be a bargain even if he is 30.

He could be if he was on a free..

[Cardie]

Originally Posted by navbasi

Isn’t the price being quoted around £16m, plus his £100k+ a week wages… Not much of a bargain, but I do agree I would love him here, even for those figures…

And being linked with Barry at 12 million, Bentley at 15 is hardly bargain basement.

Where would we play Henry?

[KevieG]

Originally Posted by Cardie

And being linked with Barry at 12 million, Bentley at 15 is hardly bargain basement.

Its all hypothetical anyway. We usually haul in the bones of 15-20 million in outgoings.

[Malarkey]

You need your head testing if you're going to pay £16 Million for a 30+ forward that has been burned out by Arsenal.

[Flying Pig]

I dont think we will buy lots a bargains, Rafa said his meeting with Hicks was very positive. I think Rafas just holding his cards close to his chest.

[KevieG]

Originally Posted by Malarkey

You need your head testing if you're going to pay £16 Million for a 30+ forward that has been burned out by Arsenal.

Doubt he'd be going for 16 million.

Henry, Torres, Gerrad. It would be a 3rd world class attacking talent.

I think he'd still tear the arse out of most of the shit in the premier league

[navbasi]

Originally Posted by Malarkey

You need your head testing if you're going to pay £16 Million for a 30+ forward that has been burned out by Arsenal.

You're probably right mate, I only remember Henry in full flight, but if you look at it rationally, his best days are behind him.... but when football fans start thinking rationally is the day when football finally dies!!

[navbasi]

Originally Posted by Cardie

And being linked with Barry at 12 million, Bentley at 15 is hardly bargain basement.

Where would we play Henry?

I would have Bently, but have Henry playing on the left or right.

[Monkeywool]

Didn't Henry say yesterday there was only one club in England in his heart, I presume that would be the Arsenal.

[Glen C]

Originally Posted by Monkeywool

Didn't Henry say yesterday there was only one club in England in his heart, I presume that would be the Arsenal.

He also said that apart from arsenal the only ever english club he would play for is Liverpool. I'd have him here in a heartbeat but it's not gonna happen. He's too expensive for his age.

[Cardie]

Originally Posted by navbasi

I would have Bently, but have Henry playing on the left or right.

He doesn't like playing on the left or right, it's one of the reasons he's unhappy at Barca, because it's sapping his confidence infront of goal not playing upfront.

[KevieG]

Originally Posted by Monkeywool

Didn't Henry say yesterday there was only one club in England in his heart, I presume that would be the Arsenal.

They all say that, money talks with professional footballers. I reckon a couple of years in front of the kop would appeal to him.

['Kaka]

He's not just expensive, he's also fucked. His back is finished. Degenerative injury supposedly.

One of the best players I've ever seen, but his days are numbered.

[wiiksie]

Dear Henry lovers:

BBC SPORT | Football | Henry would only consider Arsenal

Luv weeksie

[KevieG]

Originally Posted by wiiksie

Dear Henry lovers:

BBC SPORT | Football | Henry would only consider Arsenal

Luv weeksie

As i said, professional soccer player. In general loyalty wouldn't be a strong point.

[JER]

He spent the last year at Arsenal sulking and bitching - must be what they mean by tough love.

[silverlining]

Disregarding his age, price tag or wages.

I think we have some urgent gaps that need reinforcing; we certainly need one or two full-backs (I'm not convinced by Aurelio or Arbeloa). We certainly need competition for the wide attacking positions (call em wingers, call em what you want) because we need much better than Jermaine Pennant.

If Alonso leaves we need a replacement for him.

But assuming we fill these positions with (choose from) Rodriguez, Valencia, Barry, Bentley, Rafinha, or WHOEVER, I still think we're missing a "catalyst" player.

A player that can offer us some creative magic. A player that can drag all of our other very good footballers onto a new level. Gary Mac did it for us. Cantona did it for the Mancs. Bergkamp did it for Arsenal.

A player that could be the missiing 5% that means Champions. Or also-rans again.

Henry can be that player for Liverpool next season. No, he isn't the only choice. But he is a valid one.