Anxious’ Cesc Fabregas will not take part in this weekend’s Emirates Cup.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger definite at Friday afternoon’s press conference ahead of the title that his captain would not take part.

Cesc Fabregas’ oversight comes as Barcelona are looking to bring Fabregas back to Barcelona but Arsenal remain determined to hold out for a £40million fee.

The Spanish International has not played in any of Arsenal’s pre-season matches, with the team saying he needs to work on his match fitness following a troublesome hamstring.

“He is not settled, with his injury and his conditions. That has to be sorted out soon.”
Arsene Wenger

Confirming his continued oversight, Wenger said: “He is not calmed, with his injury and his situation.

“That has to be sorted out soon.