Henry rumors rear its ugly head again

The past few days has seen the start of the Henry out of North London rumors once again. After a long and drawn out soap opera from last spring, where Barca was rumored to fancy the services of the French international, TH14 finally put those to rest when we re-upped with the North London club during the summer. All seemed happy at Emirates. However this season we have seen what appears to be cracks in the relationship between Henry and Wenger, and now we are hearing rumors that Real Madrid and Barca will be once again in pursuit of the Arsenal captain this summer.

Again, I feel that where there is smoke there is fire, Wenger is not one shy for moving a big name star - Vieira which comes to mind. Vieira, much like Henry, had been rumored to move for a few summers before Wenger did what some thought would be impossible - selling of his captain. Here is why I think the unthinkable my become reality.

Fernando Torres appears to be making noise that he wants to come to Arsenal, he is a young striker a bit in the mold of Henry. He has the pace and takes on defenders much like Henry. He would be the natural short term replacement. Additionally, Wenger has the teenager Walcott waiting in the wings and is rumored to be pursuing France Under - 16 striker: Gilles Sunu. Maybe Wenger sees between Sunu and Walcott the future of the Arsenal strike force. Finally, there are some under currents that Ribery will be plying his trade in North London starting next season.

Wenger might be willing to jettison Henry and Ljungberg, use that money to pursue Torres and Ribery. He would then see his starting side as -

Goal - Leman (if he stays)
Back line - Eboue, Toure, Gallas, Clichy
Defensive/Holding midfield - Cesc&Gilberto
Attacking midfield wingers - Ribery&Hleb
Strikers - Van Persie & Torres

Bench - Walcott, Djourou, Senderos, Baptista & Adebayour.

Not a bad line up nor bench. Walcott would have another season under his belt. Assuming Baptista stays, a solid midfield/striker option. Of course there would be some questions - could Torres adapt to the British game? Who is between the pipes for Arsenal for the long term? Can Ribery commit to Arsenal for 4- 6 years?

Again, the selling of Henry would allow Wenger the funds needed to make such moves. Maybe during his absence this season he saw something that gave him food for thought about moving on without him....