Arsenal reject Barcelona's bid for Cesc Fabregas

Barcelona announced they had made a formal approach for the midfielder, 22, who has indicated an interest in moving to the Nou Camp. But a statement on the Arsenal website yesterday read: "Yesterday (Tuesday) evening we received an offer from Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas.

"In response, we immediately and resolutely told them once again we have no intention of selling our captain."The Arsenal statement added: "To be clear, we will not make any kind of counterproposal or enter into any discussion.