Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is set to make a return to the Premier League after the Gunners offered the striker a two-month loan deal, according to sources in UK.

The New York Red Bulls striker has been training with his former club during the MLS off-season and will only return to America in March.

Manager Arsene Wenger has earlier admitted he is mulling over a possible deal to bring the Gunners legend back on a short-term loan deal.

And according to the Daily Mail newspaper, Wenger has made up his mind and has offered a two-month deal for Henry, who recently had a statue of himself erected at the club.

With his side heavily reliant on Robin van Persie for goals and inspiration, there have been calls from the Emirates faithful for Wenger to sign a proven strike partner to lighten the Dutchman's burden.

And they are set to get their wish in the form of club legend Henry.

The 34-year-old scored a record 226 goals and won two league titles at the club between 1999 and 2007.

His return, though short, will undoubtedly excite the fans at the club and hopefully boost the Gunners' bid to finish in the top four.

Equally excited about his return are the players themselves, who have nothing but praises for Henry.

"He is a powerful, great player, especially for the national team," said defender Per Mertesacker.

"He has scored a lot of goals, is a good striker with a very good finish. His left foot is unbelievable and I am a fan of him."

Alex Song said: "When I see him training, I am teasing him: 'You could still play with us, you know?' But he has never replied and just smiled.

"What he achieved during his career is just amazing. He has nothing more to prove in football.

"Today he has the opportunity to give us a help.

"A player with such stature, such potential. He would bring us a lot."

Should Henry sign, he could feature in seven Premier League games as well as FA Cup ties and the first-leg of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 clash with AC Milan.