Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas has denied reports he said he would go to Barcelona if he received a call from Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard came up through the youth ranks at Barca before moving to Arsenal as a 16-year-old in 2003, and has been regularly quizzed about a possible return to the Nou Camp over the last few years.

And although always maintaining he's happy at the Emirates Stadium, the midfielder was quoted in Spanish newspaper Sport that if Guardiola were to get in touch with him it "would be different".

However he later denied this latest speculation, telling Radio Marca: "I've never said that. I would be really happy (to get a call from Guardiola) because Guardiola has been my sporting idol forever, and if he called me it would be a big thing.

"You need to be responsible not to fall into these sorts of traps."

The 22-year-old added: "My future right now is in the same place. Arsenal have already said that I'm not for sale, which fills me with pride.

"If some day I left Arsenal, it would not be to stay in England. As everybody knows I really want to play in the Spanish league. In England the top four teams are much better than the others and in Spain it is more even."

Gunners left-back Gael Clichy insists he’s happy at the Emirates and does not want to move to Real Madrid.

Real president Florentino Perez is believed to be interested in young Frenchma, whose reputation has grown since he signed for the Gunners from Cannes in 2003.

For now, at least, it looks as if the 23-year-old intends to see out the long-term deal he penned last year.

Clichy told skysports.com: "I heard there is an interest from Real Madrid, but I have a contract with Arsenal which I intend to respect unless the club say otherwise

"It is great to be linked with Real, but I want to win things with Arsenal."