Barcelona ace Thierry Henry admits telling Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp that Patrick Vieira would be "a brilliant signing".

Henry told The Sun: "I am Arsenal through and through. I'd never advise ANYONE to sign for Tottenham.

"Patrick Vieira is a grown man who will do whatever he has to do for his own career.

"But I have never advised anyone about their future because it's not my business."

He added: "I can't have Arsenal fans thinking I am helping Tottenham in any way.

"The truth is I was talking to Spurs boss Harry Redknapp and he told me he was trying to sign Patrick from Inter Milan.

"I was very surprised because Patrick is like me. He loves Arsenal.

"I just said that Patrick would be a brilliant signing. But I also made it clear I would be shocked if it happened."