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Cesc Fabregas And David Villa Identified As Barcelona's Summer Transfer Targets - Report
A total spend of over €80 million by the Catalans this summer...
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sunderland £35.00 | Draw £33.00 | Arsenal £21.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sunderland £35.00 | Draw £34.00 | Arsenal £21.00 |
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Mar 13, 2010 6:59:00 AM
By Paul Madden
Barcelona have reportedly made Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and Valencia forward David Villa their top transfer targets for the summer, according to Sport.
It is understood that sporting director Txiki Begiristain has identified the duo as the ideal additions to strengthen the team after assessing the needs of coach Pep Guardiola.
Barca's apparent interest in Fabregas is no secret but it is reported that the Blaugrana will not make any formal pursuit of the Gunners star until the end of the season as they do not wish to interfere with Arsenal's UEFA Champions League and Premier League dual title tilt.
While Barca's hierarchy are keen not to antagonise Gunners boss Arsene Wenger they will look to move swiftly when the season ends as outgoing president Joan Laporta is keen to secure the return of Fabregas to his Catalan homeland as a parting gift in his presidential legacy. A fee of between €35-45 million has been mentioned as the sort of figure that may entice the Gunners to make a deal.
In the case of Villa, Barcelona believe the Valencia hit-man can prove a perfect fit having demonstrated his versatility operating as a wide player alongside Nikola Zigic and also with Fernando Torres in the Spain national team.
The 28-year-old striker has so far managed 122 goals in 201 games for Los Che and with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all reportedly chasing the striker a figure of around €40 million is expected to prove the necessary fee.
It is understood that sporting director Txiki Begiristain has identified the duo as the ideal additions to strengthen the team after assessing the needs of coach Pep Guardiola.
Barca's apparent interest in Fabregas is no secret but it is reported that the Blaugrana will not make any formal pursuit of the Gunners star until the end of the season as they do not wish to interfere with Arsenal's UEFA Champions League and Premier League dual title tilt.
While Barca's hierarchy are keen not to antagonise Gunners boss Arsene Wenger they will look to move swiftly when the season ends as outgoing president Joan Laporta is keen to secure the return of Fabregas to his Catalan homeland as a parting gift in his presidential legacy. A fee of between €35-45 million has been mentioned as the sort of figure that may entice the Gunners to make a deal.
In the case of Villa, Barcelona believe the Valencia hit-man can prove a perfect fit having demonstrated his versatility operating as a wide player alongside Nikola Zigic and also with Fernando Torres in the Spain national team.
The 28-year-old striker has so far managed 122 goals in 201 games for Los Che and with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all reportedly chasing the striker a figure of around €40 million is expected to prove the necessary fee.
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