Barcelona have started the likely summer circus with a £27m bid for Cesc Fabregas. It appears the offer has been dismissed by the Gunners who are looking for much more for their talisman. This transfer is likely to rumble on for next few weeks with the Catalan’s looking to succeed where they failed last year.
In the papers this morning there have been a mixed bag of stories that include Spurs failing with their Olympic appeal; Andre Villas-Boas reveals the influence Sir Bobby Robson had on him, while Antonio Valencia is ready for a wing war at Old Trafford.
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Spurs fail with Olympic Stadium appeal – Guardian
Reform FIFA now! Sports minister in plea for change after secret report – Daily Mail
Gunners gagged! Arsenal fan fury as club close down official chat room – Mirror
Chelsea a long way off financial fair play – Guardian
Robson influenced Villas-Boas – Sky Sports
Barca open Cesc war with £27m bid – Sun
Young targets 20th title – Daily Telegraph
Liverpool tell Juve to cough up £13.5m for Meireles after snubbing Melo deal – Daily Mail
Spurs eye move for £7m-rated Forlan – Daily Mail
Valencia ready for wing war – Sun
Samba determined to leave Blackburn – Guardian
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