Last Updated: Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00
Arsene Wenger has warned Real Madrid they must obey the rules if they want to sign star midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
The Emirates Stadium boss has reacted angrily to Real president Ramon Calderon's public declaration of interest in the highly-rated Spain international.
And, after losing fellow midfielder Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan, has told the Spanish champions they must go through the correct channels if their interest is genuine.
"The rules are clear: if you are interested in a player then first you have to call us," said Wenger.
"Real Madrid come out and say they want that player. That is something I would never do."
Meanwhile, former favourite Thierry Henry has delivered a blow to Arsenal by revealing he wants to see out his contract at Barcelona.
The Gunners legend only joined Barca last summer for £16million but revealed recently he was finding life in Spain difficult and was missing his daughter, who still lives with her mother in London.
Wenger added fuel to the prospect of an imminent return recently by refusing to close the door on Henry but he has now spoken of his desire to stay in Catalan and see out his contract.
Henry, who has scored just nine La Liga goals in a trophyless campaign, confirmed to Le Parisien newspaper: "About my future, no, I do not want to leave. I still have three years left on my contract here and I will still be here next year."