Arsenal chief executive: “Cesc is just filling the column inches” 4
According to English newspaper The Telegraph, Cesc Fabregas will not join FC Barcelona this summer, if one is to believe Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
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Del Bosque: “Concentrate on playing Cesc” 2
Spain national team manager Vicente del Bosque has told Arsenal captain and Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas (22) to forget any rumours linking him with a return to Spain and former club Barcelona, and concentrate on firing Arsenal to the Premier League title.
Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a move back to Barcelona consistently for the last two years, with a number of Barcelona staff members and players revealing that the Gunner’s skipper will join the Catalan club at some point in the future.
A plethora of pundits are suggesting that this summer after the World Cup Fabregas could leave the Emirates, however his international coach has asked Fabregas to concentrate on Arsenal and forget rumours linking him with a move back home.
Pires: “If Barcelona want Cesc, they’ll get him” 1
Villareal winger and Former Arsenal star Robert Pires (33) reckons Barcelona face an uphill challenge to land Cesc Fabregas but concedes it is not beyond the realms of possibility.
Fabregas has been linked with a summer return to the club he left as a sixteen-year old to join Arsenal.
But Pires, who enjoyed a successful career with the Gunners, insists Arsene Wenger won’t let his talismanic skipper leave without a fight.
“Wenger will not be convinced by money. He always wants his best players,” the French midfielder is quoted as saying by Catalan sports paper Sport.
Arshavin: “Cesc must make his mind up on Barcelona” 9
Andrei Arshavin says he will understand if Cesc Fabregas wants to quit Arsenal for a return to Barcelona this summer.
With Barcelona preparing to make an end-of-season raid for Catalan-born Fabregas, Arshavin revealed his opinion in an interview with Russian newspaper Sport Express:
“If he goes to Barcelona, I will understand his choice. But as an Arsenal player, I really don’t want this to happen.”
Pep and Txiki plan three signings for next season 15
Despite the team performing well this season, there is a high priority to maintain the excellence for next season. Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain are working in parallel on planning the squad for next season on the assumption that it only requires three more additions that must be signed according to Catalan newspaper Sport.
Cesc denies Barca deal; dad hints at Camp Nou move 5
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas (22) has denied suggestions he has agreed to join Barcelona next season.
Reports emanating from Spain have claimed that Emirates skipper Fabregas has reached a verbal agreement to join the Catalan giants in the summer. Barcelona moved quickly to rubbish the rumours and now the midfielder claimed the same to Sky Sports.
“They have denied it, I have denied it. I just want to focus on Arsenal,” Fabregas told Sky Sports after Arsenal’s victory against Liverpool on Wednesday.
Xavi wishes for Cesc to play at Barcelona 7
Catalan sports newspaper El Mundo Deportivo reports that Xavi is enthusiastic about Cesc playing at Barcelona next season, even though the Catalan club has denied any negotiations between Barcelona and Arsenal. “To see Cesc at Barça would be fantastic,” said Xavi. He also said that Cesc would fit perfectly in the team because he has Barça’s spirit in his DNA.
The Barcelona midfielder added that Cesc having left the team once would not be an issue. “We will all welcome him here,” he said. Xavi doesn’t seem to completely believe the official denials. “So far the club has denied having an agreement with him. We’ll see,” he said.
“There’s an App for that” 18
Cesc Fabregas’ alleged return to the Camp Nou has been a very popular topic in the last couple of weeks, and this application for Apple’s iPhone will probably not draw many smiles from the chiefs at Emirates Stadium.
Wenger: “We do not know what will happen in six months” 1
Arsenal FC manager Arsène Wenger says he is not paying any attention to the latest bout of speculation over Cesc Fabregas’ future.
Speaking to Arsenal’s official website Wenger said he is confident Fabregas is commited to Arsenal but admitted that anything can happen in the future.
“There is no concern at all,” said Wenger. “What is more of a concern is that we try everything to win something.”
“Cesc is committed when he plays, [so] what’s the future? We don’t know what will happen in six months, in two years, in five years. Your commitment is when you sign your contract and where you play.”
Barca deny Cesc agreement 14
FC Barcelona have today denied all the rumours suggesting they have reached an agreement with Cesc Fabregas (22) of Arsenal. A statement on the club’s official website read:
“Given the exceptional repercussions created by the stories that have appeared in different media with respect to an agreement with Arsenal FC player Cesc Fàbregas, FCB flatly denies that there have been any negotiations or agreements with the player.
In accordance with FIFA regulations, FC Barcelona’s contract policy has always made it a priority to negotiate with the club of origin before making any particular agreement with the player.
Barcelona agree deal with Cesc Fabregas 13
According to Spanish radio station Ona FM, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas (22) is close to joining Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports suggest that the former Barcelona youth product who left for England at the age of 16, agreed terms with Barca over a contract that will last five seasons. The most important thing that is still missing to finalize the deal though, is an agreement between the two clubs.
Cesc has never hidden his desire to return to Barcelona one day, which might push this tug of war to a very quick resolution. The information about the basic contract agreement confirmed the news advanced by El Mundo Deportivo on 2 February.
Arsenal ready to go to war with Barcelona over Fabregas 17
British sports tabolid The Mirror claims Arsene Wenger is ready to go to war with Barcelona in the battle to hold onto Cesc Fabregas.
Barcelona are appaerently ready to launch a £40m bid for Fabregas this summer and believe they may be able to lure him away unless Arsenal win some silverware this season.
But Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has already written to Barcelona to demand the Spanish giants stop their very public campaign to try to sign Fabregas.
Gazidis wanted to know why stories keep appearing in the Spanish press and for the club’s executives to stop making statements about the Arsenal captain.
Fabregas to reject new Arsenal contract 12
Catalan sports paper Sport reports Cesc Fabregas is set to reject Arsenal’s renewal offer as he has his heart set on a return to Barcelona.
The Sunday Mirror reported yesterday that Fabregas will be offered a new £30 million deal by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger who is desperate to keep hold of his captain (read more here).
Sport suggest that Fabregas’ return to the Nou Camp is based on more than just “economic issues.” He has apparently made his desire clear to his representatives and is simply waiting for both clubs to sort out the transfer.
Arsenal to offer Fabregas a new contract 44
British sports tabloid The Suday Mirror, claims that Arsenal will offer their captain Cesc Fabregas a new five-year deal that will make him the highest paid player in Arsenal’s history.
Despite still having three years to run on his current contract, the Gunners board will sanction a £120,000 a-week deal to ensure the 22-year-old Spaniard stays at The Emirates.
Quote of the day: Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal player 7
“I have never hidden that one day I would return to Barcelona. I have been a blaugrana since I was nine months old when I first entered the Camp Nou with my grandfather, I never stopped going to the stadium and have been a cule all my life. For one reason or another I had to leave, but you never know what can happen in the future”
Former La Masia graduate and Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas, in an interview with Catalunya radio on Wednesday.
Piqué and Iniesta participate in Nike-ad, along with Cesc 3
Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo, reports that Barcelona players Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique, recently travelled to Manchester in England for the recording of a ‘spot’ advertisement by ‘Nike’, one of the team’s sponsors.
The Barca players in shooting will be accompanied by Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas and Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney. Both the players, Cesc and Rooney, were of Barca’s interests at some point. Eventhough Rooney recently declared he is happy at United, Cesc is still in Barca’s mind, where he might be one of the major signings for next summer.
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Barca looking to sign Fabregas and Eboue 10
English sports tabloid The Sun, claims that Barcelona want to sign Arsenal duo Cesc Fabregas (22) and Emmanuel Eboue (26) for the next summer. Barcelona are apparently ready to offer £40million to bring Cesc Fabregas back to Barcelona.
The report also claims that Barca sporting director Txiki Begiristan has been following Ivory Coast international Eboue, and is said to be impressed by the 26 year old right back. It seems Txixi is impressed by the fact that Eboue is also highly effective at the centre of the defence.
According to the report a Barcelona insider said: “Our coach Pep Guardiola is also very keen and we are working at the situation”. Read more »
Quote of the Day: Cesc Fabregas 9
” I have been to Camp Nou a few times to see friends like Puyi (Carles Puyol) or Gerard (Pique). But I don’t like to bother them after the game. I just go, watch the match, and then leave.”
Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal Player.
Written by: J.M. Spencer