Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects Arsenal to sell Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona.

In his column for The Sun, Redknapp wrote: "It's the knock on the door every manager dreads.

"And I should know - I've been on the receiving end of it before now.

"That's why I had every sympathy with Arsene Wenger when Cesc Fabregas broke the news every Arsenal fan had been fearing, by announcing he wanted to leave.

"OK, it was slightly different with me, when I was West Ham boss and we sold Rio Ferdinand, but the principle is the same - you're losing a bloody good player.

"Before all those Gooners jump on my case, I know Cesc hasn't gone anywhere yet, and I know Arsene will fight tooth and nail to keep him.

"But believe me, that is one hell of a scrap to win, and I will be absolutely amazed if the lad doesn't join Barcelona."