Arsenal To Trade For Fernando Gago If Cesc Fabregas Joins Real Madrid – Report

Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger could turn his attention to Madrid’s Argentine midfielder should Cesc decide to leave the Emirates this summer…

Apr 2, 2009 9:13:24 AM

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Rumours about Cesc Fabregas’ future continue to emerge, despite the player continually pledging his loyalty to Arsenal and the club’s chief, Ivan Gazidis, again reiterating that the superstar Spaniard is not for sale.

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But Spanish daily AS has reported that numerous sources in the English press believe that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger could line-up Real Madrid's Fernando Gago as a replacement for Fabregas should he decide to swap the Emirates for the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.


Gago has supposedly attracted plenty of admirers in England with his playing style and he would have no problems fitting in with Arsenal’s brand of football as a direct substitute for Cesc. 

It has also been claimed that a few other clubs are keeping a close eye on the Argentine’s progress, including Manchester City, who have reportedly considered making an offer for the 22-year-old.

Gago is expected to drop down the pecking order in Madrid next season because Lassana Diarra has all but cemented his status as an indispensable figure in the centre of midfield. And with the possible arrival of Xabi Alonso from Liverpool, the ex-Boca Juniors midfielder could be relegated to a bench role. 

KS Leong, Goal.com
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