Birmingham City midfielder Alex Hleb has refused to buy into the Barcelona debate swirling around Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

Hleb opted against adding fuel to speculation over a possible future move for former Arsenal team-mate Fabregas to Barca.

He added: "Cesc plays fantastically at Arsenal and is a leader and an important player.

"It is his decision if he wants to stay or leave."

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