Barcelona target: Cesc Fabregas
Barcelona president Joan Laporta will ‘fight’ to land Cesc Fabregas next summer.
The Champions League kings plan a £40million raid for the Arsenal and Spain midfielder – and Laporta is determined to capture the ex-Barca youth team star.
He declared: “Cesc Fabregas is desired by us for many reasons. Barcelona have decided to fight for the kid for next season.
“The money? This will be decided at the end of March to prepare the way for a deal.
“Cesc is such a big player. Our intention is to convince the Londoners about the sale. It won’t be easy but we have good relations with the Gunners.”
Barca aim to tempt Arsenal with a straight £40m cash bid by raising money from sponsors.
If that fails, an alternative plan is to offer unsettled Ivory Coast midfield star Yaya Toure, brother of former Gunners defender Kolo, plus £30m.
