Henry in moves to lure Pires to US

Thierry Henry is reportedly attempting to lure former Arsenal teammate Robert Pires to Major League Soccer.

Pires, 37, was released from Villarreal in May 2010.

He was signed by Gerard Houllier for Premier League club Aston Villa on a six-month deal in November, but has only made four starts and seven substitute appearances in all competitions.

With Houllier’s future in doubt due to health concerns, it seems unlikely that veteran Pires will be offered a new contract at Villa Park.

Henry has apparently tried to tempt his former France and Arsenal teammate into a move to the US and possibly the New York Red Bull.

But Pires insists he is yet to receive any formal approaches for his services.

“Thierry has phoned me,” Pires said.

“He called me up and said ‘come over and play with me’ but there are no real offers yet.”

“For the moment there is nothing else, because the league is not finished. I will wait until it is finished. I am relaxed about it. I still feel fit enough to play.”

Pires won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups during his time at Arsenal.

He also collected World Cup and European Championship winners’ medals with France.