The Arsenal Paper Round: Friday June 18, 2010

Cesc Fábregas 'certain' to join Barcelona says next president | The Guardian Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:23 PM PDT Barcelona's president-elect says he is certain that Cesc Fábregas will sign for the club this summer.

Lionel Messi has been "tapping-up" Cesc Fabregas | MirrorFootball.co.uk Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:22 PM PDT Lionel Messi has revealed he has been sending "tapping-up" text messages to persuade Cesc Fabregas to join Barcelona.

£4m reasons why Mikael Silvestre's tempted by a move to Al Jazira | Mail Online Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:20 PM PDT Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has held talks with Abu Dhabi-based club Al Jazira over a lucrative free transfer move believed to be worth around £4m a year.

Bordeaux aim to keep Gourcuff | Sky Sports Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:19 PM PDT Bordeaux have insisted they do not have to sell key playmaker Yoann Gourcuff this summer.

Kalas to make Blues move | Sky Sports Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:17 PM PDT Chelsea are reported to have snapped up teenage goalkeeper Tomas Kalas from Sigma Olomouc.

Mata reveals English interest | Sky Sports Posted: 17 Jun 2010 09:15 PM PDT Juan Mata has revealed that he would be open to a Premier League move should the opportunity arise.