Manchester City are reviving their bid for Barcelona striker Thierry Henry.

The Mirror says Spanish media yesterday reported that Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for the 32-year-old in January.

Henry is football's public enemy number one after his handball disgrace helped France knock the Republic of Ireland out of the World Cup play-off.

City's keeper Shay Given was part of the Ireland team and yet new Eastlands chief Roberto Mancini apparently wants an experienced forward to spearhead his hopes of reaching the top four.