Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas out of Barcelona sights as Spaniards eye Javier Pastore
In the pink: Pastore has caught the eye at Palermo[LNB]Arsenal's determination to hold on to captain Cesc Fabregas has led Barcelona to consider a move for emerging Argentina star Javier Pastore.[LNB]The champions of Spain were scuppered in a bitter public bid to prise Fabregas from the Gunners this summer and Arsene Wenger could be just as stubborn at the end of the season.[LNB]Pastore would be an intriguing alternative, not least because the 21-year-old recently revealed he developed his midfield skills by watching tapes of Fabregas and Arsenal while under the tutelage of an Argentine coach who idolised Arsene Wenger.[LNB] Enlarge Hot shot: Pastore (No 27) scores from distance against Juventus[LNB]Respected Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Barca have already lodged interest over a£35million deal for the Palermo starlet, who has received gushing praise for an impressive start to the season in Serie A.[LNB]Pastore, who was linked with Manchester City in the summer, has been compared to the likes of Kaka and Zinedine Zidane for his attacking midfield style and Palermo know it is only a matter of time before he is spirited away by one of Europe's big clubs.[LNB] Enlarge Blocked: Fabregas (second left) could find Barcelona's interest waning[LNB]Reports in Italy claim Pastore dreams of playing alongside his compatriot Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp.[LNB]The former Huracan player has scored four goals in 10 games from midfield this season and was part of Diego Maradona's Argentina squad at the World Cup.[LNB] Legend Pires joins up with Gunners as Wenger admits winger has still got itArsenal stars out in force for LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves NBA clash at London's O2Fabianski backs Arsenal to maintain title push despite Chelsea defeatPalermo face up to losing £40m Manchester City target PastoreARSENAL FC
