Barcelona have stepped up their interest in Thierry Henry after a senior official said the striker would fit into the club's star-studded squad. The 28-year-old, who has two years left on his Arsenal deal, has been linked with a move to Barca for some time.
"He is one of the players who would improve the squad here," said Barcelona sporting director Txiki Beguiristain.
"If he was to come then that would not mean Ronaldinho or Eto'o would have to leave - they could all play together."
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard was slightly more circumspect, but also praised Henry and admitted he would be a positive signing for the Catalan giants.
"It looks bad if I say that he is a bad player because he isn't - he is a great player," said Rijkaard.
"That is not to say he is going to come to Barcelona, but he would be a great addition to the squad."
Henry has been at Arsenal since 1999 after joining from Juventus and recently became the club's all-time leading goalscorer.
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