Manchester United will further test Barcelona’s resolve to keep Cesc Fabregas by increasing their bid to £35 million for the midfielder.
Having failed with initial offers of £25 million and £30 million, a third approach may finally lure the former Arsenal man to Old Trafford.
Despite public claims that Barcelona has no wish to sell, United has always felt they would get their man eventually as they expect the La Liga champions to recoup some of the funds they used to sign Brazilian international Neymar for £48.6 million.
Manager David Moyes also appears to be encouraged that Fabregas is keen to make the move back to the Premier League, where he would reunite with his former Arsenal team mate Robin Van Persie.
The 26-year-old has remained silent throughout the last month as the bids have been lodged, evidently waiting to see how firmly Barcelona resists the increased offers.
That is being taken as a sign that he welcomes United’s
Manchester United has rejected a bid for Wayne Rooney from Chelsea and insisted the striker is not for sale.