Spanish champions Barcelona could be set to sell David Villa in order raise the funds to secure Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.
Fabregas has long been linked with a return to his home club, while Villa could be offered to Chelsea to link up with Spanish team mate Fernando Torres.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood confirmed there had been contact from Barcelona, although no offer has yet been made.
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