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Would Cesc Fabregas Improve FC Barcelona?

After the news that Arsenal have rejected yet another bid from Barcelona for their captain and talisman, we want to ask the question of would Cesc Fabregas actually improve Barcelona as a side? And, furthermore, is he the best available option for the £35million asking price?

 

In the past few seasons the 24 year old Spaniard has emerged as far and away the Gunners’ best and most consistent players and regardless of his age and questionable leadership skills on the pitch, he is the club’s only natural choice as captain. And there can be no question that he has established himself as one of the top players to grace the Premier League in recent seasons. Rumours of FC Barcelona’s desire to take Fabregas back to the club he spent his entire childhood, his spiritual home and in the eyes of the club the place from which he was stolen at the age of 15 years old, first began back in Summer 2007. And having failed to prise the Arsenal star away during that Transfer Window, they have been linked with him each and every summer since without real progress. So apart from the obvious emotional link between the club and the player, why do the best team in the world want Cesc Fabregas so badly?

 

Barcelona have predominantly played with a 4-3-3 formation in recent seasons under Pep Guardiola, and Frank Rijkaard before that. Their three man midfield has been dominated by the significantly talented duo of Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta during that period along with a more defensive midfielder to balance their attacking traits. This defensive role has been fulfilled by a number of players in previous years but the current squad contains two very capable options in Sergio Busquets and Javier Mascherano. With this wealth of talent available to Guardiola, would Fabregas even be good enough to hold down a first team place. The argument may be that both Xavi and Iniesta are moving towards the twilights of their illustrious careers and Guardiola wants to get a backup player in as cover for times when one of his first choice players inevitably spends more time on the treatment table. But then the question would be how can any manager persuade their board of directors to invest £35million in a squad player?

 

Let us know your thoughts on Cesc Fabregas. Do you think he is, in fact, the only player that Barcelona should be focusing their summer recruitment on, and the only player currently available that would improve the World and European club champions’ squad? If not, who do you think Barca should bring in to ensure they continue their dominance in every competition this season?