Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he expects Arsenal to sell their captain Cesc Fabregas.

The Gunners have already rejected an offer of £30million for their star midfielder and it is unlikely they will agree a deal before Laporta departs his post on June 30.

But he believes that incoming chief Sandro Rosell will be able to get the London club to give up their main man with an improved bid.

"Arsenal will end up giving in, but I don't know when that will be. We will have to wait and let the professionals who are taking care of it do their work," Laporta said.

"If it's not us, it will be up to the new board, if they consider if appropriate, to carry on along this road."