BARCELONA have rubbished reports suggesting they have sealed a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas in the summer. The Spanish media claim Arsenal skipper Fabregas has verbally agreed a five-year contract with his former club.
But the La Liga giants insist there is no truth to the rumours. A club statement said: “Barca flatly deny that there have been any negotiations or agreements with the player.
“In accordance with FIFA regulations, our contract policy has always made it a priority to negotiate with the club of origin before making any particular agreement with the player.
“Barcelona wish to stress we have always maintained excellent relations with Arsenal.”
Fabregas has long been linked with a move back to the Nou Camp, where he spent six years as a youth-team player before joining Arsenal in 2003.
The 22-year-old is enjoying his best campaign yet and has scored 11 goals in 20 Premier League appearances this season.
