Returning from the pre-season tour, the man who is familiarly called 'Pep' directly held a press conference. One of the subject to convey is the position of Los Azulgranas in the transfer market.
In his statement, Guardiola said that the club is trying to ensure the arrival of Fabregas. But as an alternative, no doubt also that they are now they also memproritaskan transfer from Udinese Alexis Sanchez.
"It was horrible if you see the number of matches to be played Barcelona. Last season we are interested in bring in Fabregas, but Arsenal did not sell it, "said Guardiola.
"This season, they are willing to negotiate and that's what we do now. The problem is in the price, but we hope everything can be resolved soon, "he said as quoted by Goal, Tuesday (19/07/2011).
More recently, Barcelona announced a budget of 45 million euro transfer. But according to club president Sandro Rosell, nominally still can dikatrol by taking additional balance for the upcoming season.
"There is still money in the box for each player. We will fight to get Fabregas to the end because he can make this club a lot better, "she cried again.