Barcelona director of football Andoni Zubizarreta says he has not held discussions with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger regarding a guaranteed transfer of Cesc Fabregas. Some reports have implied that a deal for Fabregas, who is understood to be keen on a move back to the club where he began his youth career, has already been agreed in exchange for Barcelona ending their pursuit in June.

But Spanish footballing legend Zubizarreta, a July appointment by new Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, is adamant that this is not the case.

Zubizarreta told Com Radio when asked about Fabregas: "I have not spoken to Wenger about a guarantee for the transfer next season.

"Cesc is a very good footballer, but now I do not say if he enters into our plans for the next season."