London, July 3 Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas.

Barca president Joan Laporta blatantly invited Fabregas to demand a move to the Nou Camp.

Fabregas is a product of Barca's famed La Masia youth academy and the Catalan giants were furious when Gunners chief Wenger snatched him back in 2003 before the midfielder was offered a pro-contract, reports The Sun.

The European champions are, however, reluctant to pay 40-million pounds for Fabregas. (ANI)