Even after signing Raul Albiol, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s summer spending spree has no end in sight. Next on Florentino Perez’s wishlist is Arsenal midfielder Francesc Fabregas. Real are preparing a bid in the region of Arsenal’s asking price of £40 million.
Cesc is reportedly unhappy at Arsenal’s lack of big signings, as Arsene Wenger has continued his tradition of buying lesser known players and developing them. The Spaniard has refused to pledge his loyalty to the Gunners, and a move to La Liga could be on the cards.
If Real Madrid don’t land the midfielder, Barcelona are also ready to throw their hat into the ring. Barca’s pursuit of Liverpool’s midfielder Javier Mascherano appears to have stalled, and the Catalan giants would relish the chance to bring Fabregas back to his boyhood club.
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