Arsenal have claimed Barcelona have not been in touch about the potential signing of the Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal 6/1 to win the Premier League outright).
The Gunners chairman Peter Hill-Wood has stated that he has heard nothing from Barcelona concerning their coveted player.
Barca have won La Liga this year and have already looked to strengthen their side for next season with the signing of Valencia striker David Villa.
Fabregas has stated that he would like to move to Barca at some point in his career and speculation has increased as to whether he may move in the summer before he flies to the World Cup in South Africa with the Spanish national team (Spain 4/1 to win the World Cup outright).
“You see your Spanish team-mates succeeding here at Barcelona and it is exciting because you have worked alongside them for so long,” said Fabregas.
“I think I would like to go to Barcelona, whether or not they want me is another thing.”
The Catalan club have clearly shown interest in the 23-year-old, who started his career in Barcelona’s academy.
Spanish team-mate and current Barca star Xavi has stated that he would love to play alongside the Arsenal player at club level.
He said: “It is criminal for a player of Cesc’s quality not to be winning the biggest prizes in football.
“He really has no choice but to leave. He is making the right decision and I hope Arsenal fans wish him well.”
The Spanish giants sporting director Txiki Begiristain has stated that the club will respect the current contract Fabregas has at Arsenal.
Begiristain has described the young midfielder as a “Barca (style) player” but admits that the player, who is key to future success at Arsenal, will be difficult to prise away from the London club.
Arsenal have gone yet another season without any silverware and manager Arsene Wenger is looking to bring in new faces whilst trying to hold on to his star players.
The Gunners boss has stated that conceding 40 goals last season was the reason his side could not win the Premier League title and that he is looking to sign one or two defensive players over the summer.
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