Barca talk angers Henry's agent

Updated 14.17 Tue Jun 12 2007

Keywords: Barcelona, Thierry Henry, Arsenal, Premier League, football, sport, Champions League

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry is refusing to let speculation over his future affect him in the wake of his agent categorically denying a report that he has agreed terms with Spanish giants Barcelona.

The 29-year-old hitman's future has been the subject of much speculation even though he only signed a new four-year contract contract with the Gunners last summer.

"I am still an Arsenal player. If something happens, in one way or another, then, I will speak" - Thierry Henry

And he told reporters at a testimonial for former Lyon striker Sonny Anderson: "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.

"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 has been linked with both Barcelona and recently-crowned European champions AC Milan for some time as the north Londoners finished trophyless for the second season in a row.

But Henry's agent Jerome Anderson is adamant that the reports of a deal having been agreed with the Catalan giants were utterly false.

Anderson 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."

Last week Henry, who had been linked with Barcelona before he signed his new deal last year, admitted that it was "great to hear" reports of interest in him from Milan, but stressed "I am an Arsenal player at the moment".

He went on to say he had been "devastated" by the departure of vice-chairman David Dein, who left after a dispute with his fellow directors over the increased involvement of US billionaire Stan Kroenke.

The French World Cup and European Championship winner 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."