Wenger facing Cesc test

Arsene Wenger faces one of the biggest tests of his managerial career as he attempts to persuade Cesc Fabregas that the Arsenal captain can achieve all his ambitions with the Gunners rather than at Barcelona.

The Spanish giants, Fabregas’ boyhood club, have welcomed the news their prodigal son, who left for Highbury when aged 16 in 2003, would like to return. However, Barcelona also accept the Gunners must have the final say on whether any potential deal can be brokered.