Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger blasts Barcelona over Cesc Fabregas chase
Arsene Wenger is said to have voiced his anger about Barcelona's pursuit of Cesc Fabregas in a brief face-to-face meeting with Nou Camp president Sandro Rosell. [LNB]The Barcelona chief had failed to track down Wenger for talks in the run-up to the World Cup final, but managed to find the Frenchman before the exodus from South Africa on Monday, according to Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo. [LNB]However, Rosell failed to make a breakthrough in his desire to sign the Spain midfielder as the Gunners boss apparently confirmed his club's frustration with the way negotiations had been conducted through the media.[LNB] [LNB] Getting shirty: Fabregas with the Barca top as Spain celebrate the World Cup win[LNB]The Spanish champions' new president, who replaced Joan Laporta on July 1, suspected as much and has since halted public statements in an attempt to build bridges. [LNB]However, the signing of Fabregas is still a priority and Rosell is said to have respectfully confirmed as much to Wenger. [LNB]Barca had expected to agree a transfer for the 23-year-old within days of Fabregas admitting he wanted to return to Catalonia back in May. [LNB]However the club now recognise there will be no quick resolution and have set a longer deadline of the end of this month as an ideal time to strike a deal. [LNB]Barca leave for a mini tour of the Far East in early August and coach Pep Guardiola would hope to have his new squad complete by then.[LNB] [LNB] Homeward bound: Fabregas has made no secret of his desire to return to Barca[LNB]There may also be some movement on the price. Barca's initial £29million bid was immediately rebuffed and a much-anticipated £33m improved offer has failed to materialise.[LNB] Arsenal insist there is no price tag, but it is understood that offers approaching £60m would be interesting. [LNB]Rosell says he won't pay even £40m, but reports in Catalonia say the upper limits for negotiations could rise to about £37.5m. [LNB]Fabregas dedicated Spain's World Cup win to his Arsenal fans and team-mates amid realising that a return to Barcelona is by no means guaranteed. [LNB]He also looked embarrassed on Monday night when Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique and Pepe Reina forced him to wear a Barcelona shirt. [LNB] Barcelona land Fabregas...at least for one night, as Spain stars play prankThis is for Arsenal! Fabregas dedicates Spain's triumph to club and supportersBarcelona president Rosell wants swift end to Fabregas dealPremier League kit special: The strips your team will be wearing next seasonClub-by-club Premier League guide to every transfer deal in summer 2010ARSENAL FC
