Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes the Gunners should let Cesc Fabregas leave during the summer transfer window if the Catalan wants to go back to Spain.

Writing on his weekly Islington Gazette column, the 47-year explained that yet again questions will be asked on the future of the captain adding that the midfielder wanted to join Barcelona last year and if his desire didn’t change then maybe Arsenal should consider selling him to the Catalans.

The Englishman continued by saying that the Spaniard is under contract with the Gunners and will always give everything for the Club but if a £30m offer is made by Barcelona it would maybe be wise to sell the player and give an opportunity to other players.

Winterburn concluded by saying that the system adopted by manager Arsene Wenger in midfield has failed in many occasions in these last couple of seasons, reason why the Frenchman might decide to try something new that is not built around the 24-year old.

On Fabregas’ future, Winterburn said:

The big question for the summer is will Cesc Fabregas stay and I must admit, I have my doubts.

Cesc clearly wanted to go last to Barcelona last year, but he is under a long contract at Arsenal and is not the type of player to kick up too much of a fuss. He has too much respect for his manager and club to do that.

He will always give everything in games, but if he still wants to leave now and go back to Spain then the club will have to think about letting it happen.

Arsenal will call the shots though, and can ask for as much as they like from Barcelona. It would have to be in excess of £30m for a player of Cesc’s calibre who is still only 24.

But if he does leave it will give a chance to others, and a chance to maybe alter the style of play in midfield.

The current system based on technical ability has been found out in the last few years, and Arsene may look to go in a new direction.