Hleb reveals Fab plan

Former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb admits he has so far been unsuccessful in his bid to persuade Cesc Fabregas to move to Barcelona.

Hleb quit the Gunners in the summer after three seasons when Barca came in for him and the Belarus international would like former Nou Camp trainee Fabregas to make the same switch.

However, Fabregas, who last season signed a seven-year deal at the Emirates, is not looking to leave the Premier League anytime soon.

Hleb told El Mundo Deportivo: "We get on very well on and off the pitch. For me he is like a brother. We call each other a lot to talk about things.

"He tells me he misses me at Arsenal and, without wanting to detract from anyone, I would love it if he came to Barca to be a part of all this. I don't stop insisting that he should return to Barca and he doesn't stop insisting that he is very happy at Arsenal and with Arsene Wenger."

Hleb added: "I will keep boring him until he changes his mind. If in the end he listens to me, I think it would be great for Barcelona."