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Arsenal turns to Slaughters for Fàbregas sale

Surely the point is that Arsenal were holding no cards. Cesc is one of the best midfielders in Europe and his heart was always with Barcelona. Arsenal "nicked" him as a 16 year old and under paid for his potential. Last summer transfer Barcelona offerred some stupid amount and Xavi started chirping away, and, at the time, Arsenal thought that they were in a strong position - 3+ years left on contract etc. This summer transfer Cesc has made it obvious that he wants to go nowhere else, so no bidding war then. What can Arsenal do? Hold on to him another year and get even less or try and do the best deal this year. We all know he is worth £50m plus in these crazy times but only that if some one is willing, or has, to pay that. The timing of the transfer was also due to the "play" by Barcelona to try and get their own back - not forgetting that Arsenal have "nicked" another one from their youth team. I think a job well done in the circumstances. The worse thing is Arsenal are only getting £14.5m or so now but let us hope we sign some really good players soon eh

16-Aug-2011

7:44 pm