The Catalans have reportedly already had one bid rejected for the 24-year-old but are hopeful a deal will be completed within the next fortnight, providing the Gunners sign Alvarez
Barcelona are preparing to make an improved offer of €35 million for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Spanish champions have reportedly already had an initial bid of €30 turned down for the midfielder and, although this second bid seemingly still falls well short of the Gunners’ reported valuation of the player, the Catalan club are hopeful of reaching a compromise.
Barca are keen to pay the fairest possible price to get their man, with president Sandro Rosell adamant the club’s outgoings on this summer's transfers will not exceed €45m, but the Telegraph suggests the La Liga champions are willing stretch to €40m in order to seal the deal.
Arsene Wenger refused to entertain Barcelona’s interest in Fabregas last summer and has always maintained he would not consider selling his captain, but the need to raise funds for summer reinforcements combined with the Spaniard’s desire to link up with his boyhood club could ultimately persuade the Arsenal boss to cash in on his prized asset.
The chances of any deal going through are believed to be dependent on the Gunners securing a replacement for their playmaker, with Velez Sarsfield’s Ricardo Alvarez reportedly top of the list of targets.
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