Cesc Fabregas signs for Chelsea (page 190)

[Mancitybluemoon1]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

 

[Fallingbostel Blue]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... ester-city</a>


Goal reporting we have bid the same amount as Chelsea.

 

[whyalwaysyou]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

Had that said anything besides goal, metro, the sun or daily star it'd be worth reading

 

[Fallingbostel Blue]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

Had that said anything besides goal, metro, the sun or daily star it'd be worth reading

Actually goal have pretty much been on the money where City are concerned

 

[pudge]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I personally feel the 4-2-2-2 is too open. I'd like us to play 4-3-3

GK - Hart
LB - Kolarov
CB - Benatia
CB - Kompany
RB - Zabaleta
CDM - Fernandinho
CM - Fabregas
CM - Yaya
LW - Silva
CF - Aguero
RW - Jovetic/Nasri


Against teams we need to be defensively strong against I'd have Fernando and Fernandinho in a twosome and Yaya ahead of them, or Fabregas.

When Xavi got a knock for Barca they used Fabregas, when Bayern lose Schweinsteiger they can use Kroos, when Madrid lose Alonso they have Khedira etc, even Arsenal have better depth. When they lost Ramsey they had Wilshere, Cazorla, Ozil etc. When we lose Yaya we have nobody to call on of his quality. We need to prepare for losing Yaya for ACON and we must prepare for the future, I.e life after Yaya.

So you'd like us to play a formation we didn't last season?

Have possibly 3 strikers on the bench or possibly 1 not in the squad?

Have us sell 4 homegrown players and bring in 1/2?

As well as arguably not factoring in the poor bargaining position we will be in when selling our players due to our transfer restrictions being very public; so raising additional funds wouldn't be as "simple" as you previously portrayed.

Even in your scenario we would have Yaya, Fernando, Garcia, Fernandinho, Nasri, Silva, Navas and arguably Jovetic.... yet Fabregas at £30m wouldn't be a luxury but in your words "common sense"?

No ta.

Milner is being sold as we know, Richards too and Rodwell and Sinclair don't feature in our plans either.

Fernando and Fernandinho are holding mids and not part of debate. Garcia sold as not good enough, Nasri and Silva on wings with Jovetic as cover if need be as well as Lopes. Fabregas is competition for Yaya and also cover as well as a partner in 4-3-3 games.

Pellegrini wants 4-2-2-2 but we did set up 4-3-3 at times and I think we will see it more next year. The reason Fabregas is 'common sense' is because he's proven quality and premier league proven, young enough to give us 5-7 good years before offloading to NYCFC possibly? Yaya may be sold, if so then Fabregas is a dead cert, if Yaya stays and is out the season with injury then who covers him? This is a key part of our problems, when Yaya and Kompany get knocks we have nobody of quality to step in the same position, calling on Boyata and Garcia is simply not good enough.

No, we don't know Milner is being sold.

Garcia's agent has made it clear he's not going anywhere.

Yaya 'may' be sold, in your opinion but given the club have the same stance to his possible transfer as they do Sergio's then I would doubt it..

Already, your premise is based on assumption and what YOU would like (next years formation..)

Fernando and Fernandinho do enter the debate as they will be 2 players competing for 2 spots in the middle of the pitch.

Yes, when Kompany goes down we struggle which is why a CB is a bigger priority, and given the limited budget spending £30m on an attacking midfielder is, once again, the definition of a luxury buy.

When Yaya was injured last season we played Garcia and Fernandinho, now we'll have the Fernando as well. You say Garcia is cleary not good enough but his 46 appearances last season, 29 starts, and the fact we won 2 pieces of silverware would say Pellegrini thinks otherwise...

I fail to see how signing Fabregas is "common sense" when it is dependant on multiple personally concocted scenarios..

 

[whyalwaysyou]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

Had that said anything besides goal, metro, the sun or daily star it'd be worth reading

Actually goal have pretty much been on the money where City are concerned

Have never liked them. or Daily Star. David Ornstein of BBC [arsenals mouth piece in the press almost] said they wont be activating the clause because they dont want another creative midfielder, veysey says its because wenger wont pay more than 25m. Only one winner in the reliablilty debate between them 2. If this report is in the telegraph or guardian, game on

 

[NipHolmes]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Fucking spot on !! It aint bastard FIFA games.

Who said it was?

Signing Fabregas is common sense, not a luxury. He's a top quality player.

You called people spoilt Bastards for not wanting Sinclair, Rodwell and Maicon tbh. That wasn't spoit, I said and I quote Sinclair is average, Rodwell perma crock and Maicon on the slide. Proven correct on all accounts. Many were called brats and jonny come latelys etc, fucking pathetic.

The reason people want Fabregas is because he's a top player. He's available for decent money, homegrown, proven in the league, fits style of play and knows many of our first team. It's a great transfer. Fuck all Fifa about it.

Lets get you signed on as City`s Head Coach then Mr Knowall !!! I `ll let people who know far more than you or me to make decisions that will keep our team doing what its been doing for the last few years.
I`ll repeat myself ... this isn`t fucking FIFA television fucking games and why spend money that we aint got when we need to strengthen in other areas ie centre back and a goalkeeper.

If it's true we have tabled a bid, if we do buy Fabregas, what happens to this post?

 

[Tron Coltrane]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

Had that said anything besides goal, metro, the sun or daily star it'd be worth reading

I don't buy it personally, but I have to disagree with the dig at GOAL. Used to be shit, but since they revamped their editorial staff and direction a few years back I feel like they've been one of the stronger publications. Particularly last summer, thought they played a blinder.

 

[pml79]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city


Goal reporting we have bid the same amount as Chelsea.

think they have bn alot better on our deals past year or so too so i deffo think there is somethin there . Just got this feeling we will end up selling negredo to athletico n buyin fabregas

 

[Davs 19]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not sure I believe this report but Goal seem to think we've tabled a 28.4mil bid for this guy...


<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/05/4863609/arsenal-opt-out-of-fabregas-race-as-chelsea-manchester-city?CMPID=TWUK_060514_city&chelseatablefabregasbids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... bregasbids</a>

The Gunners will not be looking to bring their former captain back to the Emirates Stadium, opening the door for their Premier League rivals to sign the Barcelona midfielder

By Wayne Veysey

Chelsea and Manchester City have tabled £28.4 million bids for Cesc Fabregas, Goal understands.

The Premier League big-hitters have made identical moves for the Barcelona midfielder and now appear to be locked in a straight fight to sign him this summer.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admitted on Thursday that his club were closely monitoring the situation of Fabregas, who has been told he can leave the Nou Camp this summer.


City also want to lure the 27-year-old back to the Premier League and have followed up their interest with a formal move amid growing uncertainty at the club over the future of Yaya Toure, who has made it clear he is not entirely happy at Etihad Stadium.

But Arsenal have rejected the opportunity to match Chelsea and City's bids, and will not be re-signing their former captain this summer.

Under the terms of the buy-back clause in Fabregas' Barcelona contract, the Catalan club had to inform Arsenal of any bid for the player and give them the opportunity to match it.

Manager Arsene Wenger was keen on a reunion with Fabregas but does not want to pay more than £25m for the player.

Arsenal are in the market for a £30m-plus attacker this summer and, given the squad overhaul that is expected to take place, are reluctant to spend more than £60m on just two players.

Mourinho went public with his interest in Fabregas when speaking at a Yahoo event in Belgium on Thursday.

"I think he is eager to leave Barcelona and very motivated by the idea of returning to England. I think that is pretty clear.

"After that, whether he signs for us or someone else is not a question for today, tomorrow or before the World Cup. We are interested to see how the situation evolves."

Chelsea are in the market for a central midfielder after agreeing to sell David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £40m and releasing Frank Lampard.

Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would listen to offers for Fabregas this summer as they looked to free up funds to reshape their midfield.

Barca and their new manager Luis Enrique are looking to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke and have told Fabregas he can find a new club.

The Barca academy graduate is at a crossroads in his career as he enters the final two years of his contract with the Catalan club in July.

Fabregas was jeered by home supporters during Barcelona's 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in April and became a scapegoat for fans towards the end of last season.

Had that said anything besides goal, metro, the sun or daily star it'd be worth reading

Goal have been pretty shit hot on City for the last 12 months or so.