Edelman expects Henry to stay

ARSENAL managing director Keith Edelman has rubbished claims captain Thierry Henry is set to quit the club next summer.

Edelman and the Highbury board look set to offer Henry a club-record £100,000 a week deal to finally see off enquiries from the likes of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid and Premiership champions Chelsea.

Edelman said: "Yes I think Thierry will be here next season and he'll be running out at the new stadium, leading the team onto the field. All we're saying is we would like Thierry to stay and we are working very hard to achieve our objectives.