Henry warns Gunners fans that Ek takeover will not be easy
Thierry Henry has warned Arsenal supporters that a potential takeover by Spotify founder Daniel Ek could take a "very long" time as he said the Swedish billionaire wants to bring back the identity and DNA of the club.
Ek recently tweeted his interest in launching a bid to buy
Arsenal on the night fans were protesting outside the Emirates Stadium against current owner Stan Kroenke.
Kroenke, through his Kroenke Sports and Entertainment business, has since said he has no interest in selling - but Ek continues to move forward with his plans.
He has former Arsenal players Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira - as well as Henry.
"It is true," Henry told Sky Sports of his involvement in a potential takeover bid. "Daniel is an Arsenal fan - he hasn't said that for publicity, he has been an Arsenal fan for a long time.
"He approached us, we listened to him, when we knew first and foremost that he wanted to involve the fans we actually met the Arsenal Supporters' Trust and told them what we wanted to do; bring them back on board.
"He wants to reinject the Arsenal DNA, the identity that is long gone,” added Henry who scored 174 goals in 254 games for the Gunners.
Withkroenkesteadfastinhis plans to reject any offer, Henry concedes it will be a slow process - but that Ek is determined to follow through on his initial interest. "A takeover is going to be very long and not easy if it ever happens," said Henry. "Daniel will not move away, he will be there waiting to see if they want to sell, that is going to take a long time.”