Gunners could pass up potential Fabregas deal

Arsenal’s depth of creative midfielders could see the Premier League club pass up on their buy-back option for former captain Cesc Fabregas.

While there remains a strong emotional bond with the Spain midfielder, who left for Barcelona in a £35 million deal three years ago, manager Arsene Wenger may yet decide against exercising first option to bring the 27-year-old back to the Emirates Stadium.

Spain international Fabregas is said to be surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp this summer, and as part of the deal which saw him return to his boyhood club in 2011, Arsenal would head any potential suitors.