Barcelona going for Fabregas
May 19, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Cesc is born and raised a cule , though... right now he is at arsenal and will not leave on a bad note.. squeaking in the back of wengers mind(annoyingly disgusting every gunners thought), is not the way to treat a father-like figure (not to mention, the fans).
Completely not forgetting the fact that we just spent 40mil euros on 'villacious', and we will still need reinforcement in the back, precisely in alves is rocketing mission to the flanks.
Toure being the bait in all this media roll'a costa, we can all assume cesc fab-ulous, would be considered another selective blue chip investment.. though i am afraid only in theory can he coexist in our reformed game plans(formations), but in fact, i find it hard that we will welcome him bk so soon.
Completely not forgetting the fact that we just spent 40mil euros on 'villacious', and we will still need reinforcement in the back, precisely in alves is rocketing mission to the flanks.
Toure being the bait in all this media roll'a costa, we can all assume cesc fab-ulous, would be considered another selective blue chip investment.. though i am afraid only in theory can he coexist in our reformed game plans(formations), but in fact, i find it hard that we will welcome him bk so soon.
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May 19, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Barcelona expect to sign Cesc Fábregas from Arsenal before the weekend | Football | The Guardian
Barcelona expect to sign Cesc Fábregas from Arsenal before the weekend
• Spanish champions determined to seal deal before World Cup
• Barça have already concluded £34.2m signing of David Villa
Barcelona believe they can conclude the signing of Cesc Fábregas before the weekend after agreeing the basis of a contract with the midfielder. Fábregas has informed Arsène Wenger of his desire to leave the Emirates and the Spanish champions are hopeful of swiftly tying up a deal, even though they admit that they face difficult negotiations with Arsenal.
Barcelona initially envisaged a fee in the region of ¤35m (£30m) for the player but now privately accept that it will be difficult to close a deal at that price. With Arsenal demanding a minimum of £40m, Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, has said that he is prepared to pay more to make the deal happen. The Catalan club is also ready to offer players in part-exchange.
Although Barcelona appeared to take a step backwards today when the sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, talked about the significance of Fábregas being under contract at the Emirates, privately they are bullish.
Sources in Barcelona have told the Guardian that a deal is in place with the player over wages and length of contract. The club is also encouraged that for the first time the 23-year-old has been prepared to agitate for a move, telling Wenger unequivocally that he wants to leave. Last summer, the manager asked Fábregas to continue at Arsenal and the midfielder reluctantly agreed. This summer he is determined not to be denied a move.
Barcelona continue to use Fábregas's desire to come to the Camp Nou as leverage with Arsenal but are keen not to irritate the Premier League club, which is why Begiristain was publicly restrained today .
"What counts here is Arsenal and what their decision is, because Cesc is a very important player for them," Begiristain said. "It is great news that he wants to come. [But] sometimes what players want does not happen [because] they have contracts in force. I think that at some stage Cesc will come to Barcelona. I don't know when but I have the feeling that he is a Barcelona player and he would love to play here. But we have to respect Arsenal and the contract he has there."
Barcelona will examine whether a player exchange can speed a deal. Yaya Touré was the most likely candidate but his agent, Dimitri Seluk, has insisted that the midfielder will not go to Arsenal. "Touré is not Cesc and nor is he going to replace him," he said. "He will not go to Arsenal."
Barcelona have moved quickly to secure the signing of the striker David Villa, who joined from Valencia for ¤40m yesterday. Villa will be presented Friday and Barcelona would like to present Fábregas alongside him.
With the Villa deal finalised, Barcelona believe that they can quicken the pace over Fábregas. The Arsenal captain and the Catalan club are determined to conclude the transfer before the Spain squad meets in Madrid on Monday to prepare for the World Cup. Fábregas has said that he wants his future settled before the tournament begins in South Africa next month.
Barcelona expect to sign Cesc Fábregas from Arsenal before the weekend | Football | The Guardian
Barcelona expect to sign Cesc Fábregas from Arsenal before the weekend
• Spanish champions determined to seal deal before World Cup
• Barça have already concluded £34.2m signing of David Villa
Barcelona believe they can conclude the signing of Cesc Fábregas before the weekend after agreeing the basis of a contract with the midfielder. Fábregas has informed Arsène Wenger of his desire to leave the Emirates and the Spanish champions are hopeful of swiftly tying up a deal, even though they admit that they face difficult negotiations with Arsenal.
Barcelona initially envisaged a fee in the region of ¤35m (£30m) for the player but now privately accept that it will be difficult to close a deal at that price. With Arsenal demanding a minimum of £40m, Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, has said that he is prepared to pay more to make the deal happen. The Catalan club is also ready to offer players in part-exchange.
Although Barcelona appeared to take a step backwards today when the sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, talked about the significance of Fábregas being under contract at the Emirates, privately they are bullish.
Sources in Barcelona have told the Guardian that a deal is in place with the player over wages and length of contract. The club is also encouraged that for the first time the 23-year-old has been prepared to agitate for a move, telling Wenger unequivocally that he wants to leave. Last summer, the manager asked Fábregas to continue at Arsenal and the midfielder reluctantly agreed. This summer he is determined not to be denied a move.
Barcelona continue to use Fábregas's desire to come to the Camp Nou as leverage with Arsenal but are keen not to irritate the Premier League club, which is why Begiristain was publicly restrained today .
"What counts here is Arsenal and what their decision is, because Cesc is a very important player for them," Begiristain said. "It is great news that he wants to come. [But] sometimes what players want does not happen [because] they have contracts in force. I think that at some stage Cesc will come to Barcelona. I don't know when but I have the feeling that he is a Barcelona player and he would love to play here. But we have to respect Arsenal and the contract he has there."
Barcelona will examine whether a player exchange can speed a deal. Yaya Touré was the most likely candidate but his agent, Dimitri Seluk, has insisted that the midfielder will not go to Arsenal. "Touré is not Cesc and nor is he going to replace him," he said. "He will not go to Arsenal."
Barcelona have moved quickly to secure the signing of the striker David Villa, who joined from Valencia for ¤40m yesterday. Villa will be presented Friday and Barcelona would like to present Fábregas alongside him.
With the Villa deal finalised, Barcelona believe that they can quicken the pace over Fábregas. The Arsenal captain and the Catalan club are determined to conclude the transfer before the Spain squad meets in Madrid on Monday to prepare for the World Cup. Fábregas has said that he wants his future settled before the tournament begins in South Africa next month.
May 20, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Jun 2, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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BBC Sport - Football - Barcelona reveal talks with Arsenal over Cesc Fabregas
Barcelona say they are in official negotiations with Arsenal to sign Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas.
The Spanish giants told BBC Sport that talks with Arsenal over a deal for the midfielder, who is with Spain's World Cup squad, "became formal" on Tuesday.
"An informal conversation with Arsenal became formal on 1 June and now an official approach has been made to the club," said a Barca spokesman.
Arsenal declined to comment when they were contacted by BBC Sport.
The Barca spokesman added: "Before 1 June, under English rules, we could not make an official approach to Arsenal for Fabregas, but that changed on Tuesday.
The Spanish giants told BBC Sport that talks with Arsenal over a deal for the midfielder, who is with Spain's World Cup squad, "became formal" on Tuesday.
"An informal conversation with Arsenal became formal on 1 June and now an official approach has been made to the club," said a Barca spokesman.
Arsenal declined to comment when they were contacted by BBC Sport.
The Barca spokesman added: "Before 1 June, under English rules, we could not make an official approach to Arsenal for Fabregas, but that changed on Tuesday.
Jun 2, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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I'm not sure I like this move for either team to be honest. I dont think Barca need him and I dont think Arsenal can afford to let him go.
Isnt this the story of every Arsenal off season? Sell their players that are maturing and buy a bunch of youngsters
Isnt this the story of every Arsenal off season? Sell their players that are maturing and buy a bunch of youngsters