Chelsea ready to make £30m move for Barcelonas Cesc Fábregas

Arsenal turn down chance to re-sign former captain

Blues set to make offer with first choice Koke heading to Barça

Chelsea have emerged as surprise contenders to lure Cesc Fábregas back to the Premier League after Arsenal indicated they would not be taking up their option to re-sign their former captain from Barcelona.

Fábregas has been informed he can leave Camp Nou this summer after three seasons back at the Catalan club with Barca, now under the stewardship of Luis Enrique, seeking to sign the Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke, a move which would limit the 27-year-olds first-team opportunities. The Spain international is disappointed Arsenal have opted against pursuing a return to the Emirates stadium, but is willing to consider other options in England.

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