Winterburn hopes Fabregas will commit to Arsenal

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes if Cesc Fabregas stays at the club this summer, he has to show more commitment than last season.

The Gunners skipper was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona last summer, but stayed at the Emirates as the two clubs could not agree a fee.

The saga looks to be repeating itself this summer, but it has been suggested that after a relatively uninspiring season from Fabregas, now might be the best time for Arsenal to cash in.

However, Winterburn believes he is the club’s best player and has to stay, but only if he improves next season.

He said: “Cesc Fabregas would like to join Barcelona, but I think he’s got great loyalty to Arsenal Football Club and Arsene Wenger, and I don’t see him trying to force a move away.

“He had his injuries last season so I think that’s why some have questioned whether you could do without Fabregas.

“He is a player that any squad in the world would want and Arsene Wenger has already stated he wants Fabregas in the team.

“He’s the creative player; he takes the risk with those little forward passes in and around the box for [Robin] van Persie and [Marouane] Chamakh.

“[Samir] Nasri was sensational for half of the season and [Jack] Wilshere has done really well, but I wouldn’t say you’d want to sell Fabregas.

“But if he stays he has to be committed to the football club – a half-committed player is not worth anything.”

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Mark Brus

I'm 23-years-old and currently living in Bristol, studying to be a journalist. I've been hooked on Arsenal since I was about 10, and as much as I sometimes wish I could stop, I can't give them up. Favourite player of all time would have to be Patrick Vieira for the sheer passion with which he played the game.

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