But any success is unlikely to feature Fabregas, as Barcelona last night made an improved £34m bid for the Gunners skipper.
It has led to Fabregas cancelling a public appearance at a football campus in Tordera, Spain, today so he can avoid answering difficult questions.
Arsenal rejected £27m last week but are keen to bank at least £40m.
Real Madrid were also reported to have entered the bidding yesterday with an offer of around £45m and Arsenal will be happy at news of a battle to drive the price up.
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