By ESPNsoccernet staff
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny says the Gunners "need" record goalscorer Thierry Henry back on the pitch for the club as soon as possible.
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Henry, 34, has agreed to rejoin his former club on a two-month loan deal from Major League Soccer franchise New York Red Bulls, though the deal is dependent on insurance agreements being worked out with Henry's US employers.
And despite never playing with the Frenchman - having arrived at Arsenal in 2009, two years after he left for Barcelona - Szczesny is relishing the prospect of linking up with Henry and is hopeful the deal will be completed soon.
"He's quality. He's a great finisher and he's very clever, very intelligent, plus he's a great figure to have in the dressing room," Szczesny said.
"He helps all the players off the pitch as well as on the pitch, so it's great to have him in the dressing room. Hopefully everything will be done and confirmed as soon as possible because we need him."
While Arsene Wenger has admitted Henry will not be match-fit immediately, Arsenal will be hoping to push through the deal before their FA Cup third round tie with Leeds on January 9.
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