Cesc Fabregas set for summit with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as Barcelona move in

17 May 2010 10:01
Cesc Fabregas is set for talks with Arsene Wenger about his Arsenal future on Tuesday, according to reports in Catalonia.[LNB]Struggle: Fabregas (left) is wanted by Barca[LNB]The 23-year-old put Barcelona on alert last week by admitting he would like to one day return to the club where he came through the youth ranks with the likes of Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique.[LNB]Although Fabregas also said he was happy at the Emirates Stadium and in no rush to leave, Barca have been emboldened in their bid to make him one of their players before the World Cup starts next month.[LNB]Fresh from being crowned La Liga champions, the club will hold a summit at the Nou Camp on Monday to discuss the shape of the squad, with president Joan Laporta hoping to tie up further transfer activity before handing over the reins to his replacement later this summer.[LNB]There are unconfirmed rumours in Spain that Laporta travelled to England at the end of last week for talks with Arsenal, whose star performer is under contract for another four years.[LNB]Fabregas is due to meet up with the Spain squad on Monday week and would hope to have questions about his future resolved by then, but resistance from Wenger could drag out negotiations.[LNB]Manchester City and Real Madrid have also shown interest, but are fighting a losing battle to sign Fabregas.[LNB] Champions: Barcelona fans celebrate at the Nou Camp on Sunday[LNB] Fabregas alerts Barca as star admits he'll decide future before World CupJudgment day looms for Cesc Fabregas's Barcelona planArsenal boss Wenger sets his sights on Bologna goalkeeper VivianoMessi scores twice as Barcelona seal La Liga crown ahead of Real MadridARSENAL FC

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