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.  

 

Barcalona Battle Manchester United Fabagas Bid

Barcelona Battle Manchester United Fabagas Bid

Barcelona are trying to keep Cesc Fabagas out of Manchester United's clutches by insisting he does not want to join them. New Old Trafford boss David Moyes offered the Spanish giants £26million for the former Arsenal skipper,26,on Monday. If that is turned down, the Premier League champions are ready to break their own £3.75million transfer record to land him.

Manchester United believe Fabagas is willing to join them if Barcelona want to sell. But Barcelona coach Tito Villanova said last night: " I know he has received offers from other teams but Fabagas has told me it is his dream to stay.

"He doesn't want to go to other teams for money or playing time. "He knows there is competition for places but he wants to stay." However, Manchester United are ready to top the £30.75million they paid Tottenham for Dimitar Berbatov in 2008. Arsenal have first refusal on Fabagas. But they are unlikely to activate their £25million buy-back clause for the Spanish midfielder if Barcelona decide to sell him.