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Henry denies Barca deal

France international Thierry Henry has followed his agent in dismissing a report which suggested the Arsenal striker had agreed to join Barcelona in the summer.

France Football on Monday wrote Henry had successfully negotiated a move to the Nou Camp - a claim swiftly quashed by the player's agent Jerome Anderson - and the striker has also issued a denial.

Henry told L'Equipe: "A lot has been said about me. There are misunderstandings. It is impossible to stop the rumours. This speculation does not affect me at all."

He added: "I will be 30 in August. This isn't the first and won't be the last time that people will talk about my situation.

"In the meantime, I am still an Arsenal player. If something happens, in one way or another, then, I will speak."

Henry reiterated his displeasure at the April departure of vice-chairman David Dein, who left after a dispute with his fellow directors over the increased involvement of American businessman Stan Kroenke.

He added: "The problem is there have been some changes at the club.

"His (Dein's) departure was a mistake. If there was a person who did not have to leave Arsenal, it was him."

Anderson has indicated he will be taking legal action against France Football for the initial article.

In a statement released to PA Sport, he said: "No meetings have ever taken place between Jerome Anderson and Barcelona in France or anywhere else, and Jerome Anderson will be seeking legal advice against France Football."

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