The Barcelona striker with the stupid goatee has once again opened his mouth to say that he would love to see Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas playing for the European champions.

Barcelona themselves have made no secret over their admiration for the midfielder but have been unable to meet Arsenal's asking price.

Villa said: "As a player, everybody knows what Barcelona brings [for players].

"And as a person, he (Fabregas) deserves to return to Barcelona, his family is here and it is where he started.

"Having him would be a great joy and I'd be happy for him because he deserves it, and I'd be happy to have him as my team-mate."

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