Barcelona ask Cesc to drop his fee

Barcelona have reportedly asked Cesc Fabregas to help in their pursuit of his transfer, and drop 3m of his signing on package at the Nou Camp. Arsenal are currently pursuing 40m GBP for the midfielder. Cesc Fabregas on Twitter

However, Barcelona are already at their maximum offer for the Spain international midfielder, and have offered only 31m GBP for the player.

The Gunners are holding out for another 9m GBP to let the player return back to his boyhood club.

Fabregas is desperate to finalize a switch to Barcelona, whilst Arsene Wenger has already set a deadline for the Spanish side to complete a deal by.