CESC FABREGAS has pleaded with boss Arsene Wenger to sign a midfield hardman.

Arsenal skipper Fabregas misses tough-tackling Mathieu Flamini who quit the Gunners last summer for AC Milan and has not been replaced.

Fabregas said: “We are accustomed to playing alongside the likes of Patrick Vieira, Flamini and Gilberto Silva.

“Last season we were weak in this position which is so important, especially for teams like us.

“When we attack, it is vital to know someone is behind you to win the ball back.”

Fabregas has been constantly linked with a return to Barcelona, where he came through the youth system.

And while Barca won La Liga, the Spanish Cup and the Champions League, Arsenal had a fourth successive season without a trophy.

He added: “If you do not win titles then you cannot be happy.

“Losing the semi-finals of the Champions League and the FA Cup meant we fell short and lacked that little bit extra.

“I’m happy at Arsenal but four years without success for a player who wants titles is a lot.”

With Yaya Toure Fabregas’s favourite choice maybe a move could be possible even though his agent ruled-one out almost immediately as we were linked. If we could give him £65,000 a week and a three year deal that would suit all and we wouldn’t have to pay much for him either. Cmon Arsene get out the cheque book!

Andy Robinson

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