Former captain Henry says Arsenal would muddle through even if Van Persie jumps ship

London, Aug.1 (ANI): Legendary Arsenal player Thierry Henry has said his former club would recover if captain Robin Van Persie decides to leave the club, but admitted that as a club fan he wants the Dutch striker to stay at the Emirates.

Manager Arsene Wenger is set to hold further talks with Persie this week, but it appears the striker is determined to leave the club.

Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus are all interested in last season's top scorer in the Barclays Premier League.

Henry, whose highly successful eight-year spell at Arsenal ended in 2007 and resumed with a loan stint in January, insists the club will cope if he leaves.

"We hope he stays and that's the way it is. I don't know exactly what is happening, but as an Arsenal fan, I want him to stay. He is still an Arsenal player and the boss has to deal with it," The Telegraph quoted Henry, as saying.

"I just want Arsenal to do well. Robin will do what he will do and we'll see. When I left, everybody cried, but then the year after they went on a run of being eight points ahead. Everyone comes and goes," he added. (ANI)