Manchester United will not be trying to sign Barcelona
midfielder Cesc Fabregas, a year after failing in their on-off chase for the
Spaniard.
Fabregas, 27, is believed to be keen on a return to
the Premier League after a disappointing spell with his hometown club. But
while his first club, Arsenal, are watching developments, United will not enter
an auction for a player who is not on new manager Louis van Gaal’s wish-list.
Last summer Fabregas was the top target for David Moyes but,
after weeks of talks and two bids of up to £30million, the player decided to
stay in Spain.
No summer move: Manchester United are not interested in Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas
Snub: New boss Louis van Gaal is not keen on Fabregas, who United tried to sign last year
The resulting fall-out saw Moyes and executive vice-chairman
Ed Woodward criticised for failing to land their man and their partnership
never recovered.
Van Gaal will try to persuade Germany centre-half Mats
Hummels to join from Borussia Dortmund and £12m Ukraine winger Yevhen
Konoplyanka is also on Van Gaal’s radar. Southampton left-back Luke Shaw is
still likely to join, despite Patrice Evra signing a one-year contract last
week.
Shaw, 18, will only sign on the understanding he is first
choice.
Return? Arsenal are thought to be keen on bringing Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium this summer
Class: Mats Hummels is on Van Gaal's wishlist as he looks to rebuild United's squad
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