today in Premier League - Barcelona open Fabregas talks
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has confirmed Barcelona have made initial contact regarding a transfer for Cesc Fabregas, but no formal offer has yet been tabled by the Spanish and European champions.
Fabregas, a graduate of Barcelona's La Masia academy, is a long-term target for Pep Guardiola's side and recently admitted he was unaware of what his future holds now the transfer window is open.
Though Barca president Sandro Rosell is adamant the club will not pay "over the top" for the midfielder, it is believed he is a prime target for the club, along with Udinese's Alexis Sanchez and Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi.
Arsenal are determined to hold onto their influential captain but Hill-Wood also admits he would not blame Fabregas for wanting to return to Catalunya.
“Yes, they have spoken to us about Cesc," Hill-Wood told the Sunday Mirror. "They have been in touch. But so far they have not made a bid and we do not want to let him go.
“But he comes from Barcelona so it is understandable if he wanted to go back. However, they have not made an offer so far.”
It is reported that Barcelona have instructed vice-president Josep Bartomeu and sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta to travel to London to open official talks with the Gunners.
Eurosport
Though Barca president Sandro Rosell is adamant the club will not pay "over the top" for the midfielder, it is believed he is a prime target for the club, along with Udinese's Alexis Sanchez and Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi.
Arsenal are determined to hold onto their influential captain but Hill-Wood also admits he would not blame Fabregas for wanting to return to Catalunya.
“Yes, they have spoken to us about Cesc," Hill-Wood told the Sunday Mirror. "They have been in touch. But so far they have not made a bid and we do not want to let him go.
“But he comes from Barcelona so it is understandable if he wanted to go back. However, they have not made an offer so far.”
It is reported that Barcelona have instructed vice-president Josep Bartomeu and sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta to travel to London to open official talks with the Gunners.
Eurosport
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