Manchester United have given up on Cesc Fabagas

Manchester United have given up on Cesc Fabagas

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta claims Manchester United have given up hope of signing Cesc Fabagas. Manchester United have had two bids rejected for the 26-year-old despite the Spanish side repeatedly stating he is not for sale and amid speculation of a third bid for Cesc Fabagas, Zubizarreta told Spanish newspaper Sport that Manchester United have ended their pursuit of the former Arsenal midfielder. Zubizarreta was quoted as saying: "Manchester United are interested in the player, but it's also true that they understand our position of not wanting to sell Fabagas. "they have renounced his signing. We aren't going to sell him."

Zubizarreta was also quoted by Barcelona's official website saying: " He's an extraordinary player who creates and finishes chances. We are delighted with him.