By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 14th October 2007
Fabregas: Barcelona target
Cesc Fabregas' agent has refused to rule out a move to Barcelona after denying any contact with the Spanish giants about a possible switch.
Reports in Spain have claimed Barcelona are lining up a move for Fabregas as they look to reunite him with Thierry Henry.
Fabregas started his career at Barcelona before Arsenal stole in to lure him away from Camp Nou to North London.
The classy midfielder has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Europe under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger.
Fabregas has never hidden his desire to return to Spain one day and both Barcelona and Real Madrid are believed to be monitoring his situation.
The 20-year-old's agent Joseba Diaz says he has had no contact with Barcelona, but that Fabregas would be flattered by any interest from the Catalan titans.
"But if we do hear of an offer from Barcelona, the club that taught him so much, then that would be a real compliment to Cesc."
Arsenal are unlikely to entertain any overtures for Fabregas, with the player tied down to a long-term contract at Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Barcelona could find themselves in a dispute with Arsenal youngster Fran Merida over his compensation fee.
Diaz also represents Merida, who like Fabregas left Barcelona for the capital at the age of 16.
Merida's move to Arsenal infuriated Barcelona, who took the player to court accusing him of breaking an agreement with them to move to England.
An independent tribunal ruled earlier this week that Merida must pay Barcelona €3.2million (£2.23 million) in compensation for leaving the club.
Arsenal are expected to fork out for the compensation package, but Diaz has revealed he is ready to appeal the decision.
"This issue has not finished."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 18th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Everton |
| Tuesday 21st October | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Fenerbahce vs Arsenal |
| Sunday 26th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | West Ham vs Arsenal |
| Wednesday 29th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 20:00 | Arsenal vs Tottenham |
| Saturday 1st November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Stoke vs Arsenal |
| Wednesday 5th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Arsenal vs Fenerbahce |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 12:45 | Arsenal vs Man Utd |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Aston Villa |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man City vs Arsenal |
| Tuesday 25th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Arsenal vs Dynamo Kiev |
| Sunday 30th November | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 16:00 | Chelsea vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 6th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Wigan |
| Wednesday 10th December | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | FC Porto vs Arsenal |
| Saturday 13th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Middlesbrough vs Arsenal |
| Friday 26th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Aston Villa vs Arsenal |
| Sunday 28th December | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 14:00 | Arsenal vs Portsmouth |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Arsenal vs Bolton |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Arsenal |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 4th October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Tuesday 30th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Arsenal 4 - 0 FC Porto | |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 1 - 2 Hull | |
| Tuesday 23rd September | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Arsenal 6 - 0 Sheff Utd | |
| Saturday 20th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Bolton 1 - 3 Arsenal | |
| Wednesday 17th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Dynamo Kiev 1 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Blackburn 0 - 4 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 3 - 0 Newcastle | |
| Wednesday 27th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| Arsenal 4 - 0 FC Twente | |
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Fulham 1 - 0 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 1 - 0 West Brom | |
| Wednesday 13th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| FC Twente 0 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Saturday 9th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Arsenal 1 - 1 Sevilla | |
| Friday 8th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Ajax 2 - 3 Arsenal | |
| Wednesday 6th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Huddersfield 1 - 2 Arsenal | |
| Sunday 3rd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Arsenal 1 - 0 Real Madrid | |
| Saturday 2nd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Arsenal 0 - 1 Juventus | |
| Wednesday 30th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| VfB Stuttgart 1 - 3 Arsenal | |
| Monday 28th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Burgenland 2 - 10 Arsenal | |
| Tuesday 22nd July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Szombathelyi Haladas 1 - 1 Arsenal | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Liverpool | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | Hull City | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | West Ham United | 7 | 12 |
The first weekend of October in the Premier League finds harmony in performance analysis.
Skysports.com's James Dall jets out to Italy to interview and train with Patrick Vieira in Milan.
Emmanuel Adebayor has arrived in Accra to represent Togo in their World Cup qualifier against Swaziland.
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna admits that Arsene Wenger's side need to work on their defending of corners and free kicks.
Lukasz Fabianski insists he has no problem with playing back-up to Manuel Almunia at Arsenal.
William Gallas has pulled out of France's squad for their qualifier with Romania due to injury.
Harry Redknapp has dismissed suggestions that he could sign Armand Traore on a permanent deal.