Robinho hopes Arsenal's Henry joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid winger Robinho has joined teammate David Beckham in urging Arsenal ace Thierry Henry to move to the Santiago Bernabeu next season.

"Henry is a great player, with great qualities," said Robinho. "Of course Real Madrid would be interested in him."

Asked about Real's interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack, Robinho added: "He is a very good player. If he must come here, it will be because we need his help."