Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has conceded that Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas is more than likely to return to Barcelona this summer.
The Arsenal captain has once again been heavily linked with a move back to the Nou Camp this summer, and former Gunner Winterburn believes its time for the North London outfit to cash in on him. He recently stated:
‘The big question for the summer is will Cesc Fabregas stay, and I must admit, I have my doubts. Cesc clearly wanted to go last to Barcelona last year, but he is under a long contract at Arsenal and is not the type of player to kick up too much of a fuss. He has too much respect for his manager and club to do that.’
He continued:
‘He will always give everything in games, but if he still wants to leave now and go back to Spain then the club will have to think about letting it happen.’
‘Arsenal will call the shots though, and can ask for as much as they like from Barcelona. It would have to be in excess of £30m for a player of Cesc’s calibre who is still only 24. But if he does leave it will give a chance to others, and a chance to maybe alter the style of play in midfield. The current system based on technical ability has been found out in the last few years, and Arsene may look to go in a new direction.’
I do believe that a £30 million offer would be extremely low for Cesc. I have recently read reports that Barcelona will offer young starlet Thiago Alcantara as part of the deal, which sounds interesting.
The Champions League champions are ready to let the brilliant youngster come to Arsenal as a £7 million makeweight in their latest bid to lure Fabregas back home. Thiago will be made available despite making a handful of appearances for Barcelona in the closing weeks of the season – with his chances of a game limited by the club’s potential new arrivals.
this is old news dude!!
40 million and Thiago would be a freat deal
I think we all know he will go. If he goes he should only go for a minimum of 50 million or player plus cash exchange. If that’s the case they should get Bojan and Afellay plus 30 million.