FORMER TEAM-MATES ... Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry
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THIERRY HENRY insists Arsenal will overcome the loss of Robin van Persie if he leaves the club.
Boss Arsene Wenger is set to hold further talks with Van Persie this week, but it appears the Dutchman is determined to quit the Emirates.
Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus are all interested in the striker, who finished last season as the top goalscorer in the Premier League.
But Gunners legend Henry, whose highly-successful eight-year spell at Arsenal ended in 2007 and resumed with a loan stint in January, insists no one is bigger than the club.
The Frenchman said: “We hope he stays and that’s the way it is.
“I don’t know exactly what is happening but as an Arsenal fan I want him to stay.
“He is still an Arsenal player and the boss has to deal with it.
“I just want Arsenal to do well. Robin will do what he will do and we’ll see.
“When I left, everybody cried, but then the year after they went on a run of being eight points ahead.
“Everyone comes and goes.”
BIG LOSS ... crocked midfielder Jack Wilshere
Meanwhile, Henry insists Arsenal need England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is recovering from ankle and knee problems, back in action as soon as possible.
Wilshere, 20, is expected to return in October after spending the whole of last season on the treatment table.
Henry added: “You want Jack Wilshere around. He reminds me of when I first arrived when the old guard was there.
“He’s an Arsenal fan in the first place and you need this type of player around in the dressing room.
“It’s not only that he’s an Arsenal fan, and not only an Englishman, but he’s a good player. It’s as simple as that.
“What a shame that he stopped a bit because he was on his way.
“I just wish him all the best that he can come back quick and wear the shirt he loves so much.”
