Gavmundo
06-06-2007, 12:02 PM
Cesc Fabregas thinks the lure of Barcelona could prove "difficult" for Thierry Henry to resist this summer.
The French striker reportedly turned down an approach from the Spanish giants last year and instead opted to sign a lucrative new deal at Arsenal.
However, Barca are now being linked with the 29-year-old again and Spain international Fabregas admits Henry could be tempted away from Emirates Stadium.
"I think that it's difficult to say no to Barca," Fabregas told El Mundo Deportivo.
"I know Henry likes Barca, the problem is he loves Arsenal a lot for what the club have given him and the experience he has had at the club.
"Barca are one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best, and Henry is a great player.
"Barca always have the best players in the world."
Henry has reportedly become frustrated with Arsenal's lack of recent success having finished fourth in the Premiership, well adrift of champions Manchester United.
"Henry has already won the World Cup and now he wants to win titles at club level," added Fabregas.
"For me Barca are a top club, so are Arsenal, but it is up to Henry to decide what is the best for him.
"If it was up to me, Henry and I would play together for the rest of our lives."
Fabregas, who learned his trade at the Catalan club, admits he would relish the opportunity to return to Camp Nou at some point in his career.
"I hope there is a chance to return (to Barca)," he added. "People who know me already know this.
"The problem is that Barca, as I have witnessed with the national team, already has great players like Xavi and Iniesta, who are playing very well. There is always hope."
Did Henry make the wrong decision to stay with Arsenal? They had a bad season by their standards and Henry was injured for a good part of the season. I think it's now likely he may move with both Milan and Barca interested and by all account he's more interested in Barca.
A key event in this is that David Dein was forced off the Arsenal board this season and he was a key reason why Wenger is still with Arsenal. I think Wenger will also leave. Maybe not this season but when his contract expires but the fact that Wenger's future isn't secure will be enough for Henry to look for a move I think. I believe the only reason he stayed with Arsenal last season is because of Arsene Wenger.
The French striker reportedly turned down an approach from the Spanish giants last year and instead opted to sign a lucrative new deal at Arsenal.
However, Barca are now being linked with the 29-year-old again and Spain international Fabregas admits Henry could be tempted away from Emirates Stadium.
"I think that it's difficult to say no to Barca," Fabregas told El Mundo Deportivo.
"I know Henry likes Barca, the problem is he loves Arsenal a lot for what the club have given him and the experience he has had at the club.
"Barca are one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best, and Henry is a great player.
"Barca always have the best players in the world."
Henry has reportedly become frustrated with Arsenal's lack of recent success having finished fourth in the Premiership, well adrift of champions Manchester United.
"Henry has already won the World Cup and now he wants to win titles at club level," added Fabregas.
"For me Barca are a top club, so are Arsenal, but it is up to Henry to decide what is the best for him.
"If it was up to me, Henry and I would play together for the rest of our lives."
Fabregas, who learned his trade at the Catalan club, admits he would relish the opportunity to return to Camp Nou at some point in his career.
"I hope there is a chance to return (to Barca)," he added. "People who know me already know this.
"The problem is that Barca, as I have witnessed with the national team, already has great players like Xavi and Iniesta, who are playing very well. There is always hope."
Did Henry make the wrong decision to stay with Arsenal? They had a bad season by their standards and Henry was injured for a good part of the season. I think it's now likely he may move with both Milan and Barca interested and by all account he's more interested in Barca.
A key event in this is that David Dein was forced off the Arsenal board this season and he was a key reason why Wenger is still with Arsenal. I think Wenger will also leave. Maybe not this season but when his contract expires but the fact that Wenger's future isn't secure will be enough for Henry to look for a move I think. I believe the only reason he stayed with Arsenal last season is because of Arsene Wenger.