Henry aims to sacrifice wages to further the Highbury cause

THIERRY HENRY declared that he would join Patrick Vieira in sacrificing wages for the prospect of further success with Arsenal when they commit their long-term futures to the club.

Arsene Wenger is confident the French duo, along with compatriot Robert Pires, will sign new contracts before next February.

However, Arsenal’s financial situation until they have built their new stadium, coupled with uncertainty within the game as a whole, means the club have had to set a ceiling on their wage bill.