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Wenger: I guarantee Henry will not leave Arsenal this summer

Arsene Wenger has 'guaranteed' Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will not be sold this summer.

Recent reports have linked the France international, 29, with a move to Barcelona during the close season.

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Staying a Gunner: Arsene Wenger insists Thierry Henry will not leave Arsenal for Barcelona

Following a fallow season at the Emirates Stadium, during which a Carling Cup final appearance was the closest the Gunners came to silverware, it has been suggested that Henry might look elsewhere in search of honours as he nears his 30th birthday.

The former Juventus hitman has not played since March due to stomach and groin injuries, prompting fears he may have made his last appearance in north London.

But Wenger has dismissed that suggestion and said: "It is more down to imagination than anything else, Thierry Henry will be here next year."

Asked whether he could guarantee to fans that Henry would remain at the Emirates after the current campaign, Wenger said: "Yes, of course."

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