Fabregas wants move from Arsenal: Barca

Barcelona: New Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta says Cesc Fabregas is still pushing for a transfer to the Spanish champion, but that Arsenal remains steadfast in its refusal to sell the player.

Zubizarreta says Fabregas "continues to facilitate" a move back to his former club.

Arsenal has maintained that Fabregas is not for sale. Zubizarreta said that "if they ever change their mind we'll be the first ones waiting" to sign the Spain playmaker.

Zubizarreta, who replaced Txiki Begiristain, also says defender Rafael Marquez is on the verge of leaving the club. Reports suggest the Mexico defender will join the New York Red Bulls.

Zubizarreta played at Barcelona between 1986-94.