Cesc Fabregas
Spanish newspaper Sport has followed up yesterday’s claims that Cesc Fabregas is to be offered a new Arsenal contract by confirming that the midfield schemer still has his heart set on a return to Barcelona .
The Sunday Mirror reported yesterday that Fabregas will be offered a new 30 million pound deal by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who is desperate to keep hold of his captain.
Sport suggest that Fabregas’ return to the Nou Camp is about more than just “purely economic issues.” He has made his desire clear to his representatives and is simply waiting for both clubs to sort out the transfer.
Barcelona are reportedly willing to pay 50 million euros to Arsenal for Cesc Fabregas but the Catalan club and the player hope a deal can be completed with the minimum of fuss.
Last week there were suggestions that Fabregas would move on following the defeat to Manchester United, Arsenal ’s loss at Chelsea yesterday is likely to fuel the Fabregas leaving Arsenal claims even further.
Fellow reports in Spanish paper AS this morning confirm Real Madrid’s interest in signing Cesc Fabregas . Sport suggest Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is realistic over the move and knows he is unlikely to lure the Arsenal captain to the Bernabeu.