Real set to table 50 million euros Fabregas bid

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas may have dismissed it but speculation continues here that the Spaniard will sign for either Barcelona or Real Madrid next season.

According to Sports daily Marca, Real Madrid are prepared to make a 50 million euro offer for the 22-year-old Gunners playmaker whom they regard as an ideal partner for Xabi Alonso in midfield.

But the paper adds Real are in for a battle royal with Barcelona who they claim have already made contact with the Catalan-born player and his advisers.

Fabregas himself stressed last week that he was happy to stay at Arsenal.

He told The Daily Mail: “I want to continue to be part of what is happening here. Definitely.

“If not I would have left when I had the opportunity, three years ago, two years ago or last year.

“I believe in this team and I feel we can achieve things. The boss believes in us more than anyone, and I feel I am part of it. He makes me see that as well. And I don’t want to fail here.”