Leicester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson wants Thierry Henry to be a sly old Fox



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Sven Goran Eriksson is trying to entice Thierry Henry back into English football at Leicester City. The Swede has asked whether the Arsenal legend would be interested in a temporary move to the Walkers Stadium.



Henry, who is training at London Colney with his old club, is contracted to MLS side New York Red Bulls, but wants to maintain his fitness ahead of the new season.



Goran join the Foxes? Sven wants Henry to help City's promotion push

Foxes boss Eriksson is desperate for a marquee signing and has been seeking a star name that will be recognised in Thailand, where Leicester's owners are based.



What Thierry did next...

Joins Barcelona in June 2007. Despite ‘missing home’ is top scorer in first season.

Replaced in starting line-up by 2009 and leaves in July 2010 with 12 months left on his £4.6m-a-year deal.

Joins MLS side New York Red Bulls. Fined £1,300 for goal celebration that injures FC Dallas’s Kevin Harman.

Back at Arsenal’s training ground in MLS close season.

He has twice had enquiries for David Beckham knocked back and tentative moves for Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz and Robbie Keane have also failed.



But the Swede has managed to prise Yakubu from Everton after agreeing to pay his £45,000-a-week wage. It was thought the former Nigeria striker was that big name everyone was talking about - but Eriksson has now been given the go-ahead to pursue Henry.

The 33-year-old was playing for Barcelona only last season but decided to see out his career in the American league.



But he would earn a hefty bonus for just six weeks' work if he can secure a short-term release, and cash is not an issue for the Thai owners, who have major energy interests in the Far East.



The New York Red Bulls' season does not kick off until March 19 against Seattle Sounders and, if a deal is agreed quickly, Henry could be a big help to Leicester as they push for the play-off spots.

