Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would prefer to sell Cesc Fabregas to Real Madrid over Barcelona.
Barca are refusing to up their previous offer of €29 million, while Real are happy to meet Arsenal's €45 million asking price.
AS says Wenger would be happy to sell Cesc to Real as they're prepared to meet the board's valuation.
With the need to find a replacement for his captain, Wenger cannot accept taking a €16 million loss on their assessment by selling Cesc to Barca.
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