Arsenal have discussed the prospect
of activating their buy-back option on Cesc Fabregas this summer as the
midfielder prepares to leave Barcelona.
The Gunners have more urgent transfer business to address with the capture of a new right-back, defensive central midfielder and striker at the top of Arsene Wenger's shopping list.
But the idea of bringing Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium is gathering pace behind-the-scenes at Arsenal, with the prospect of tabling an offer for the midfielder viewed as a realistic possibility.
In selling Fabregas to Barcelona, the north London club secured a first-option clause on their former captain - though that can only be triggered upon the Spain international informing the Catalan club that he wants to leave.
It is also understood that the clause is set at a fixed price of £25million.
Barca chiefs are open to selling Fabregas, but, despite the clause, are determined to reclaim as much of the £35million spent on the 27-year-old as possible.
Arsenal believe that if Fabregas returns to the Premier League this summer, the Emirates Stadium is his preferred destination.
Manchester United are not believed to be interested in signing Fabregas this summer, despite the club's failed attempts to land him last summer.
The Gunners have more urgent transfer business to address with the capture of a new right-back, defensive central midfielder and striker at the top of Arsene Wenger's shopping list.
But the idea of bringing Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium is gathering pace behind-the-scenes at Arsenal, with the prospect of tabling an offer for the midfielder viewed as a realistic possibility.
Wanted man: Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas' availability will interest Premier League clubs
Time to go: Barcelona coach has deemed Fabregas (pictured) surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp
Return? Fabregas (left and right) enjoyed a good working relationship with Arsene Wenger (left) at Arsenal
In selling Fabregas to Barcelona, the north London club secured a first-option clause on their former captain - though that can only be triggered upon the Spain international informing the Catalan club that he wants to leave.
It is also understood that the clause is set at a fixed price of £25million.
Barca chiefs are open to selling Fabregas, but, despite the clause, are determined to reclaim as much of the £35million spent on the 27-year-old as possible.
Arsenal believe that if Fabregas returns to the Premier League this summer, the Emirates Stadium is his preferred destination.
Manchester United are not believed to be interested in signing Fabregas this summer, despite the club's failed attempts to land him last summer.
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