Arsenal midfielder linked with a move to the Nou Camp, where he started his career

Whether the Gunners are still in the Premier League title hunt or not, one thing’s for certain. Without Cesc Fabregas in the team, Arsenal wouldn’t have a tally of 49 points at this juncture, with the Spaniard proving to be an increasingly important player for the side that he captains. Indeed, it’s easy to forget that the midfielder is only 22-years-old, with the Spanish international having made his first-team debut five seasons ago.

While players such as Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure have recently been allowed to leave by Arsene Wenger, the manager will be desperate to keep hold of Arsenal’s most prized possession. Therefore, he’ll have been delighted to hear that Barcelona have this week dismissed reports that the player has agreed to join the Spanish champions at the end of the season.

There were rumours that Fabregas would up sticks and leave for the Nou Camp in the summer, although the skipper appears to be a loyal player who seems to have a strong connection with the north London club. He has repeatedly stated that he wants to stick around and win silverware with Arsenal, although the chances of adding anything to the trophy cabinet this season appear remote after back-to-back defeats against Manchester United and Chelsea.

Arsenal are even money (Ladbrokes) to beat Liverpool on Wednesday night.