Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Arsenal have agreed to negotiate the sale of Cesc Fabregas to the European champions.
Barca were rebuffed by Arsenal in their pursuit of Fabregas 12 months but are hoping to persuade the Gunners to part with their influential skipper this summer.
Speaking at a press conference today, Pep Guardiola was quoted as saying on the Barcelona website: ‘We were interested last year, but Arsenal did not put him on the market.
'This year they`ve agreed to negotiate and we will try to reach an agreement.’
Guardiola added: ‘You all know about Barca`s interest in Cesc. There is money set aside for this player and until the last day we will try to bring in Cesc because he will make the squad better.
'I hope that something can be sorted. Until August 31 there is time, but at times things don`t always work out.’
