Wenger calls for Fab answers

Wenger: Fed up with transfer saga

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has called on Barcelona target Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future once and for all.

Fabregas' future at Arsenal has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with Barcelona openly coveting the signature of the Spain international.

The 23-year-old is thought to have told Wenger he wants to rejoin his boyhood club before heading off to the World Cup with Spain.

Arsenal have already rejected one bid from Barcelona for the midfield schemer and it has been suggested Fabregas will reiterate his desire to leave when he returns to the club next week.

Wenger has remained adamant throughout the summer that Fabregas would stay at Emirates Stadium as he is under contract for another five seasons.

The Frenchman refused to confirm or deny reports he met face to face with his captain on Friday, but stressed now it was down to Fabregas to put the record straight.

"In the last six months, this story has made our lives difficult," said Wenger.

"At the moment, what is important is that when Cesc comes back, that he comes out.

"For me, I have nothing more to add.

"The conversations with the players have to be private because I cannot come out every time I speak with a player."

Arsenal have also been forced to contend with several Barca players claiming Fabregas wants to join the Spanish giants and Wenger is getting fed up with the transfer saga.

"They [Barcelona] certainly have a case to answer [on allegations of tapping up], but it is always the same - how can you prove it?" added Wenger.

"Puyol is responsible for his own statements, which is why I have said before, only Fabregas can clear the air when he comes back from holiday.

"I cannot master what is written in the newspapers, I can only master our decisions.

"Cesc has five years to go [on his contract] and that's it.

"The speculation does not stop - who can stop the speculation? Only Cesc, that is how I feel.

"We cannot go into a season where every day you read about that.

"He has not played today, we have just played a football game and I sit here speaking about Fabregas."

Wenger is insistent that Fabregas will not be going to Camp Nou as Barcelona have given up the chase for the player.

"Barcelona have given up for a long time. I told you yesterday that what will happen is that Fabregas will stay here," noted Wenger.