Cesc Fabregas refuses to be pressured by Barcelona into submitting a transfer request at Arsenal.
The Daily Express says Barca believe a written transfer request may force the Gunners to relent. Despite still wanting to rejoin Barca, however, Fabregas is not willing to show Arsenal any disrespect and believes a written transfer request would be a step too far.
With it looking increasingly likely he will have to stick with the Gunners for at least another year, sources close to Fabregas have told him not to burn his bridges and make a return to the Emirates for the coming season uncomfortable.
He is due back at Arsenal next week after being granted extended leave.
