Cesc Fabregas reported back for training on Tuesday amid increasing uncertainty over whether his prospective move back to Barcelona will be completed ahead of Arsenal’s pre-season tour to Asia.
There is a sense on all sides that it would be beneficial for the deal to be finalised before Arsenal travel to Malaysia on Sunday but, as of Tuesday night, no agreement had been reached.
Arsenal remain determined to reach a valuation of around £40 million for Fabregas while Barcelona, who have been in regular contact with Arsenal over the past fortnight, do not want to pay more than £35 million.
The stand-off is causing frustration in Spain and there is even a fear in Barcelona that other clubs, including Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea, could move to try and take advantage of the situation.
Fabregas did not train with the rest of the squad and instead had treatment on his hamstring.
Fabregas reported back to Arsenal's London Colney base yesterday but did not train with the rest of the squad and instead had treatment on his hamstring.
However, Arsenal will not want to show any sign of weakness in their negotiations and, as much as possible, want to give the impression that their preparations are unaffected by the saga surrounding their captain.Yet if Fabregas does travel to Asia, the uncertainty about his future will inevitably cast a shadow over Arsenal's first big commercial tour under Arsène Wenger.
Meanwhile, Nasri has already strongly hinted that he wants to leave, with Manchester United poised to make a £20 million offer. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested.
source: Telegraph
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