Barcelona set to 'do a Cesc Fabregas' and nab teenage Arsenal striker Benik Afobe

29 October 2009 20:44
Barcelona are preparing to 'do a Cesc Fabregas' by tempting trying to poach 16-year-old striker Benik Afobe from Arsenal. [LNB]The European champions lost 22-year-old Fabregas to the Gunners six years ago and are now faced with an asking price approaching £40million to get the Spain midfielder back. [LNB] Revenge: Arsenal signed Cesc Fabregas (right) aged 16 but Barca could now emulate the trick with Afobe (below right)[LNB] [LNB]But they could get revenge by signing England Under 17 star Afobe after reportedly watching him score two and make two in his country's 6-2 victory over Kazakhstan recently. [LNB]It is claimed that Barca were so impressed that they are willing to offer him a £5,500-a-week deal and a place in the reserve team coached by Nou Camp legend Luis Enrique.  [LNB] Arsenal and Spurs set for battle over 'devilish' £10m Galatasaray defender Servet CetinArsenal keeper Almunia set for derby comeback as Mannone sits it outGreatest Arsenal v Tottenham matches remembered: We reveal four of the bestARSENAL FC

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