The will of Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas will be decisive in any chance of Barcelona signing the midfielder. Sport says Barca will offer significantly lower than rivals Manchester City and Chelsea for their former junior star.
Cesc has made it clear he wants to move to Barca and Catalunya Radio reports a preliminary agreement has been struck between the two parties.
The Spaniard's agent will meet with Barca officials later this week to consider their strategy in dealing with Arsenal and their manager Arsene Wenger.
Significantly, Lionel Messi has told Barca chiefs he would love to see Cesc join him next season.
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