Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed why he would not sell Thierry Henry - even for £50million. Gunners vice-chairman David Dein has said the Highbury club have rejected a £50m bid from Chelsea for Henry in the past few days.
And now Wenger has underlined why the French striker - on the shortlist for World Footballer of the Year - is not available at any price. Wenger told BBC radio: "I would say no to £50m for one of my stars. When you have the money and not the player anymore it does not help you.
"The target of a club is not a bank full of money, but a good team on the pitch. People can understand when you do not have the money to buy the best, but they can never understand when you sell your best players.
"That is a completely wrong signal to give to anyone, inside or outside the club."
Chelsea have spent £111m on players since their takeover by Roman Abramovich but their extraordinary offer for Henry again shows their ambition seems limitless.