Sky Bet have slashed Cesc Fabregas’ odds of returning to Barcelona to 1/3 (from 5/6) following reports that the La Liga champions are closing in on the Arsenal skipper’s signature, which has led to a run of bets on a move back to his former club.

Fabregas has long since been linked with a return to the Nou Camp and with speculation that a deal could be finalised before the start of the World Cup, Sky Bet make him 12/1 to be Barca’s top goalscorer next season and go 5/6 that he scores 13 league goals or more (bets void if Fabregas does not sign for Barça this summer).

Sky Bet’s football betting spokeswoman Helen Jacob said: “Fabregas is keen to have his future resolved before the World Cup and with just 26 days to go, today’s reports have sparked a flurry of hefty bets on him heading back to Barça.”

Another player linked with Barcelona this week is Fernando Torres and Sky Bet make the Liverpool star 8/1 to join Pep Guardiola’s side. Chelsea are 3/1 favourites to sign Torres, while he is a 6/1 chance to join the ranks of Manchester City.

Fabregas to sign for one of these Clubs after Summer Transfer Window
Barcelona 1/3
Man City 20/1
Real Madrid 20/1
Chesea 40/1
Liverpool 40/1

Fabregas Barcelona Specials 2010/11
Top Barca league scorer 12/1

Total season league goals
Under 12.5 5/6
Over 12.5 5/6
Note: bets void if Fabregas does not sign for Barcelona this summer

Fernando Torres to join by end of 2010 Summer Transfer Window
Chelsea 3/1
Man City 6/1
Barcelona 8/1
Real Madrid 10/1
Inter Milan 20/1
AC Milan 25/1

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