Arsenal legend Thierry Henry set to complete sensational return to former club on two-month loan deal

Arsenal are expecting to complete a two-month loan deal for club legend Thierry Henry within the next 48 hours and the striker is set to make his debut in the FA Cup clash against Leeds United on January 9.

The Gunners are understood to have reached an agreement with the 34-year-old during talks this week and will now seek to ratify the deal with the Frenchman's club the New York Red Bulls and MLS.The Red Bulls have shown no indication of wanting to block the two-month move but are understood to be waiting for a final agreement on the insurance policy before definitively allowing the deal to go through. According to Goal.com, Henry will wear the No.12 shirt in his second spell at the club due to the fact his old No.14 shirt is taken by Theo Walcott.Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger made his move for Henry after deciding he needed cover when Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh go to the Africa Cup of Nations next month.  During his stay, Henry will provide support for Captain Robin van Persie in attack and is likely to be eligible for seven Premier League fixtures, plus FA Cup matches and the first leg of Arsenal's Champions League last 16 tie with AC Milan. Henry is Arsenal's all-time leading scorer, having netted 226 times in eight years after joining from Juventus in 1999.(Goal.com)