Arsenal defender Johan Djourou says the squad cannot become distracted by constant talk of captain Cesc Fabregas' future.
The Spanish midfielder's name is in the news on a daily basis as a move to boyhood club Barcelona gets closer but Djourou believes it is vital that the players at the North London club can focus on their pre-season duties without worrying about transfer talk.
"We know there will be stories but we know what we're aiming for and what our goal is," he said.
"We want to be successful so we don't really get distracted by this. If he [Fabregas ] goes, he goes."
And Djourou says it is now time for the Gunners playing group to put up after a barren trophy run of six seasons.
"Last season we were so close to trophies, but also so far. There was a little bit missing but it's not much," he added.
"It's hard to say what's missing. We have players who are still young and who will grow up.
"Experience is very important, but now if you look around this team we have been here for a long time, so it's no more an excuse to say we don't have experience."
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