Barca’s January shoppiong list includes recruiting Robinho, Fabregas

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Twenty-five-year-old Brazilian superstar Robinho is on course for a shock Manchester City return - nearly a month ahead of schedule. Robinho has been out for six weeks after breaking a bone in his ankle while on international duty.

October 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has said he is keen to stay on at the club and has ruled out a move to Barcelona, where he learnt his football skills. "It's my seventh season here and it's hard to hear people say they think I'm not committed enough.

October 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas believes that the team sees coach Arsene Wenger as nothing less than God because he is never completely satisfied and refuses to rest on his laurels, wanting to improve the performance of the squad all the time. Fabregas's comments came as Wenger became Arsenal's longest-serving boss this week, notching up 13 years in charge of the Gunners.

September 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit back at former teammate and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who left him with a nasty scar during the game. Speaking for the first time about Adebayor's antics during last weekend's defeat at Manchester City, the Arsenal skipper lifted his tracksuit bottom to reveal a nasty three-inch gash across his right calf.

September 7th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City forward Robinho has dismissed rumours of a possible move to Barcelona in the January transfer window, saying that he is targeting Premier League glory with the Blues. "The club have set their sights high this year and backed that up in the transfer market.

September 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry could soon be playing the Premier League again following reports that Manchester City is interested in him. According to reports, Manchester City winger Robinho could be swapped for Henry.

August 20th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is at the centre of a power struggle at Barcelona. According to reports, Fabregas is on Barcelona's hit-list for next summer, and it is believed that a 30 million pound deal has already been struck between Barca and the Gunners.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal is braced for a 31 million pound bid from A C Milan for Cesc Fabregas. Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi will meet coach Leonardo and his technical director Adriano Galliani for transfer talks today, reports The Sun.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Brazilian football star Robinho has promised his Argentine counterpart Carlos Tevez that he will not regret snubbing Chelsea to join Manchester City. The Brazilian forward, 25, is ideally placed to pass comment as he was pursued by the two clubs back in August last year before opting for Eastlands.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football club Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. According to The Sun, club president Joan Laporta has claimed that signing Fabregas is high on their agenda this summer.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal have said that they are ready to sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas for 40 million pounds. "If Arsenal receive a bid in the region of 40 million pounds there will be an enormous pressure to sell," The Sun quoted a Gunner's insider, as saying.

July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas. Barca president Joan Laporta blatantly invited Fabregas to demand a move to the Nou Camp.

June 18th, 2009 BARCELONA - Spanish football giants Barcelona are poised to make a 35 million pounds bid for Manchester City winger Robinho. The Champions League winners have chosen the Brazilian star as their second option if they fail to grab on Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery.

June 13th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City ace player Robinho has urged Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez to drop another bombshell on Manchester United, by joining him at rivals City. United fans are still reeling over the 80 million pounds sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

May 28th, 2009 LONDON - Robinho has revealed that he is delighted at seeing arch rivals Manchester United flop in Rome during Champions League Final. "I was cheering for Barcelona.