And they were even less pleased when he scored against them at Eastlands and ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the travelling Gooners.

Adebayor and toure, for example, both have plenty to prove after disappointing seasons for Arsenal.

But Barca have also been linked with Alexander Hleb and Emmanuel Adebayor, and if they manage to secure one of the two Arsenal players they may no longer want Arshavin.