Muff 245 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Sky Sports News understands that Real Madrid could lodge a rival bid for Arsenal captain and long-term Barcelona target Cesc Fabregas.The Spanish midfielder has been linked with a return to his homeland for some time, having progressed through the youth ranks at Barca before joining the Gunners at the start of his senior career.A move back to Camp Nou had appeared the most likely scenario if Arsenal did decide to let the 24-year-old leave, but the two clubs have never been able to agree on a fee.Reports surfaced last week that Barcelona had been in contact, but club president Sandro Rosell stated that he would not pay over the odds for Fabregas and actually valued the player as cheaper than 12 months ago.Spain-based journalist Graham Hunter has now told Sky Sports News that Real Madrid have made an approach to Arsenal regarding Fabregas.It is understood that Real value the player at €50million (£45m), which is far closer to Arsenal's asking price than Barcelona have reached.Considering Fabregas' close links to Barca and the fact the two Spanish clubs are such fierce adversaries, it is unclear whether Real would be successful in luring the midfielder to the Santiago Bernabeu.But he is a favourite of the board at Real and head coach Jose Mourinho, who wields substantial power over transfers, is also an admirer of Fabregas' qualities.Madrid relied heavily on Xabi Alonso to influence matches in the centre of the field last season and view Fabregas as somebody who could make a big difference.£45m bid according to Sky Sports News.Raises the bar, nice one Jose Mourinho, very clever Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,665 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi1872 187 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,886 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 why would fabregas go to madrid when barcelona look set to get a deal struck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steg-il Ostenstad 11 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 He might as well go to Real as he wouldnt get a sniff of the 1st team at Barca! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Cheeky, very cheeky !!I like Jose's thinking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Laff's Dodgy Barnett 20 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Would be a fantastic coup for Real! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Why?Maybe they are interested, doubtful after landing Nuri Sahin and Hamit Altıntop, maybe they just want to play games with their rival, Barcelona!?If Real Madrid bid £45m, then Guardiola and Barcelona need to act. If they want Fabregas, then they may have to pay more than they wish to!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxgers25 18 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Cheeky, very cheeky !!I like Jose's thinking.thats why he is the bestit would be sum story lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GF John 169 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Was Fabregas' reasoning for wanting to leave Arsenal not that he was a Barcelona fan and wanted a shot at their first team? If that's the case then this bid is irrelevant. It was never about simply going back to Spain, or earning a bit more cash. He wants to play for Barcelona so unless that looks like happening I suspect he'll stay with Arsenal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,665 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Maybe they are interested, doubtful after landing Nuri Sahin and Hamit Altıntop, maybe they just want to play games with their rival, Barcelona!?If Real Madrid bid £45m, then Guardiola and Barcelona need to act. If they want Fabregas, then they may have to pay more than they wish to!?It was more a rhetorical, weary "why?". Real Madrid's fascination with money and collecting players for the sake of it like Top Trumps is very boring. Not that they probably have any intention of signing him and they're just winding Barcelona up, as you say.That said I don't even know why Barcelona want him. Expensive and injury prone. I'd have faith in Thiago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 277 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Jose is simply looking to torpedo the dealSo long as desperate Arsenal think they might get 45m they won't ok a 30m dealVery very cynical yet typical Mourinho!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 get it right up you Barca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 He wouldn't go.However, Mourinho. Brilliant!Making sure if Barca are to get him, they'll be paying top peseta(€). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,665 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 At the end of the day, if Real Madrid offer 45mil and Cesc refuses to go, and Barcelona offer 35mil and he wants to go, Arsenal will eventually be compelled to accept the latter offer, so it's not a classic GIRUY from Jose at all. As much as people want to confer the label of genius on everything he does.If he actually intends to sign the player then fair enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Another fucking twist in the Will he won't he Fabregas saga.The sooner he leaves Arsenal the better so this whole fiasco that has run for the past 3 years can be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 At the end of the day, if Real Madrid offer 45mil and Cesc refuses to go, and Barcelona offer 35mil and he wants to go, Arsenal will eventually be compelled to accept the latter offer, so it's not a classic GIRUY from Jose at all. As much as people want to confer the label of genius on everything he does.If he actually intends to sign the player then fair enough.It's a 'win could be genius could be pointless' situation.I can't see Cesc going there, but if they put a huge wage packet on the table and Barca stall, then you never know !!But I have a feeling he'd rather stay at the Arse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 PLEASE ACCEPT Arsenal. Great player and all but its time to let him go imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart1994 4,478 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I think he's overrated Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,706 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 It was more a rhetorical, weary "why?". Real Madrid's fascination with money and collecting players for the sake of it like Top Trumps is very boring. Not that they probably have any intention of signing him and they're just winding Barcelona up, as you say.That said I don't even know why Barcelona want him. Expensive and injury prone. I'd have faith in Thiago.Pretty irrelevant considering he'd walk into the Real Madrid team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ahaha some sour milk from the Barca fans here, everyone knows they have been tapping up Fabregas to get him on the cheap for absolutely ages, but with this bid they will need to spend proper money!Well done Jose Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan 23 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Would just love him to go to Real.Alonso and Fabregas in the midfield Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 At the end of the day, if Real Madrid offer 45mil and Cesc refuses to go, and Barcelona offer 35mil and he wants to go, Arsenal will eventually be compelled to accept the latter offer, so it's not a classic GIRUY from Jose at all. As much as people want to confer the label of genius on everything he does.If he actually intends to sign the player then fair enough.You underestimate Basque pride Jamie.I don't think they would allow Real to outbid them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,594 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 What a dick head Jose mourinho is .Hopefully cesc tells him and his horrible club to do one . He shouldn't go to barca either as I don't think he'd get a game , but I very much doubt he'd sign for Madrid .They really are a bunch of classless cunts . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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