Wenger hints at Henry move

The former Gunner has been training with the club following the end of the MLS season and the New York striker would be "ideal" in the short term, according to the French boss.Arsene Wenger is set to consider a move to secure Thierry Henry on a short term loan deal over the next seven days.The New York Red Bulls striker has been training with Arsenal following the end of the MLS season in America.And, while Wenger is yet to make an enquiry or discuss the possibility of a temporary return to north London with the former France international, the Gunners boss has admitted it could be an "ideal" solution for the club."That's why I have Christmas Day off - I have to think about that," Wenger told reporters."Short-term is ideal for us, but I haven't made any enquiry yet. Thierry is not here at the moment. It has never come up in conversation!"The first of January is the vital date for us. We have seven days to make decisions and I will make a decision in the next seven days on players."Arsenal are set to lose Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho at the start of 2012, as the pair are set to take part in the African Cup of Nations with Morocco and the Ivory Coast respectively.