Fab’s Pop says son wants quick move and other red-hot gossip

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas wants his requested transfer to Barcelona to be agreed as soon as possible but is expecting the negotiations to be arduous. This is according to the midfielder’s father Francesc, who told Spanish Radio on Tuesday: "I don't know how this is going to pan out but I believe you have to respect the decision and the wishes of the player.” Elsehwhere, Tottenham are preparing a bid for Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar after his agent gave the Goodison club three weeks to make an improved contract offer; Arsenal want to buy Bolton defender Gary Cahill but have been told it will cost them £14m; Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a potential big money bid for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi this summer; and Liverpool are keeping tabs on former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi, who continues to impress at Spanish side Villarreal.