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Thierry Henry will return to Arsenal for a third spell in the new year, if a report on Goal.com is to be believed. The website says that the “sensational” deal has been agreed, but only “in principle”.

The veteran New York Red Bulls striker, who scored 228 goals in 376 appearance for the Gunners in his first two stints, impressed Wenger so much when he returned to train with Arsenal at the end of the MLS season that he has decided he wants him back in 2013.

Last year’s deal was held up by wrangling over the terms of the loan, but Goal reports that this time round negotiations are further developed than before and that Henry is likely to be available from 1 January until the middle of February.

That’s the winter sorted then, and if the Gunners can somehow stay afloat until the summer there could be more reinforcements on the horizon.

Arsenal and living Arsenal legend Thierry Henry cannot get enough of each other, as the Frenchman agreed to a second consecutive loan spell at the club. Following a dismal start to the season, Arsenal will be hoping that the return of the club’s all-time leading goalscorer will spark a mid-season revival.

Henry to head to England for a short-term loan. Last season, the 35-year-old enjoyed a six-week-long loan spell at Arsenal prior to returning for the start of the MLS.

Following the end of the MLS season—which saw the LA Galaxy prevail as champions—Henry is not required for competitive domestic duties until March. Considering the extended lay-off period, the Gunners are looking at extending the prolific goalscorer’s second loan spell to more than the six weeks previously had—mid-February.

For Arsenal, the arrival of Henry at the club could prove instrumental in improving their shocking start to the season. Last time around, Henry’s return to the club brought with it three goals from seven substitute appearances. Most notably, perhaps, was his dramatic last gasp goal against Leeds United, where Henry scored with his first touch of the ball, deep into the match.

Arsenal currently lie in 10th position in the English Premier League, already a staggering 15 points off the pace set by Manchester United.

If all goes according to plan, Henry will be available for selection as soon as the January transfer window opens.

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