Cesc Fabregas has agreed a verbal deal for a summer move to the Nou Camp according to a report in Spanish publication Sport.

The Arsenal captain has been the subject of wild speculation since the beginning of this season, with both players and administrators of the Catalan club expressing their desire to bring the Spaniard back to his boyhood club.

The 22-year-old himself has admitted that he would like to one day return to Barcelona and now it seems like this may happen sooner rather than later.

With the Gunners slipping yet again in their pursuit of silverware, the 2005 FA Cup Trophy and the FA Community Shield are the only prizes Fabregas has won at Arsene Wenger's club. 

Barcelona, on the other hand, swept all before them last season, winning six trophies in all. They head the La Liga table again this year.

With the midfielder at the height of his powers, it is understandable that he would want to hitch his wagon to a team whose likelihood of winning trophies is high in the near future.

As of now, Barcelona have neither confirmed nor denied the news in Sport, but it would not be a surprise if it turned out to be true.