West Ham United are again being linked with Barcelona striker Thierry Henry.

The Sun says has opened the door to a return to England after quitting Barcelona.

Henry, 34, will exit the Spanish champions with a year left on his contract following talks with Nou Camp top brass.

West Ham chairman David Gold expressed an interest in bringing Henry to Upton Park earlier this month.

But he will face stiff competition from American league MLS, who are also thought to be sniffing around the hotshot.

Barcelona director general Joan Oliver said: "It was a special position with the player and we have accepted.

"For Barca it is not a bad agreement because we avoid paying him next season."