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Barcelona chief Rosell still on Fabregas case

New Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is still on the case of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. The Nou Camp chief wants to meet Gunners manager Arsene Wenger in South Africa ahead of the World Cup final for make-or-break talks in a reported last-ditch bid to lure the midfielder back to the club.

Wenger has valued Fabregas at £60million and although Rosell says he will only pay less than £40million, believes a deal can still be done.

"It would give advantage to Arsenal in the negotiation. If Arsenal don't go crazy, he can play for Barca," Rosell.

"We have to be quick, do or die, yes or no. It won't be prolonged.

"In South Africa we will try to see Wenger. Then we will say what is happening. If we are told they asking €50m (£40m), we will say 'goodbye' and we'll let you know. If they ask for €30m (£25m) we will tell him 'yes'.

"But Wenger is not the only one to talk to, at Arsenal there are other forces of influence."

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