‘We don’t need him’, ‘He’s too expensive’ – Barcelona fans discuss potential signing of Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas

He is a great player and he knows Barca inside out. He will provide good cover for Xavi and Iniesta, which we didn’t have too much of last season, and we need a bigger squad. He knows the Barca style of play and he will fit in perfectly. He’s expensive but he wants to come, Barca want him and he will be a good signing.

Alexis  –  “He would be on the bench”
 

Cesc will integrate very well because he came through the youth system, but if he does come he won’t be first-choice. He won’t replace Xavi or Iniesta, so if he accepts being on the bench it could work brilliantly. Having said that, €35m (£31.1m) is a lot of money to pay for a player who will be on the bench. He should stay one more year at Arsenal and come when Xavi is a bit older.

I don’t think he is needed. Barca shouldn’t be spending so much money on a player for that position. The midfield is the foundation of the club’s youth policy; La Masia produces great midfielders and the club should be looking to bring players through from the youth sides.

We should sign him. He came out of our youth system and he is a good player. Yes, he’s expensive but compared to other players, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, he would be good value. We have a small squad and I think we need him. It would allow Xavi to rest and he would give us something extra; he’s an attacking player, he knows the club’s philosophy and he scores a lot of goals. He’ll be good cover for now and in future.

He isn’t needed. I’m not against him coming but he’s too expensive and we are well covered in that position. Actually I would like to see him here, but not for the prices being mentioned. Thiago is not ready yet, though. He looks a good player but I would sell him with a buy-back option or send him out on loan so he can develop, get some experience.

I think Barcelona are well covered in that position and the money would be better spent in other positions, such as a central striker, a centre-back, a left-back and a right-back as cover for Dani Alves. Paying €30m (£26.7m) when you already have the position covered is absurd. Cesc is much better than Thiago at the moment, but if he comes, Thiago may not be able to realise his potential.

It depends what he costs. Us Catalans are always thinking of the money but it’s a very inflated price for a player who was formed at this club. It’s crazy money, especially as we’re in the middle of a financial crisis. I wouldn’t sign him for that amount of money, but Pep wants him so he may end up coming. Thiago needs to be patient because Iniesta, for example, was on the bench at his age. And look at him now.

Cesc is a good player and he would be useful because Xavi can’t play all of the games. But Barcelona shouldn’t be spending so much money on a player who isn’t a priority; the club is closing down its sections in other sports* and then want to spend €35m (£31.1m) to €40m (£35.6m) on one player who might not even start. That’s not right.

*Ceci is a former hockey player for Barcelona