Manchester United want to steal Spaniard from rival’s grasp and bring him to Old Trafford…
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It’s being widely reported that Cesc Fabregas is very close to a move to Chelsea to replace the departing Frank Lampard, but this afternoon, Italian football journalist Tancredi Palmeri exclusively reported that Manchester United are willing to offer the 27-year-old significantly higher wages.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have outbid the wages offered by Chelsea to Fabregas. Still no bid placed to Barcelona, who prefer Chelsea
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) June 9, 2014
.@tomcfc4eva @ChelsLad95 Chelsea had everything almost done, Manchester United is literally trying a last minute hijacking
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) June 9, 2014
If United do manage to steal the signing of Fabregas from under Chelsea’s noses – Jose Mourinho will probably to re-enter the transfer market to find another capable midfielder.
Here’s five that may interest him…
5) Paul Pogba – Juventus
The prodigal Frenchman is only 21-years-old, but Juventus have stuck a £60m price-tag on his head, with Manchester United heavily interested. Any club in Europe would be delighted to have him, after a series of barnstorming and creative performances helped The Old Lady win their third consecutive Serie A title. Pogba is the perfect modern midfielder. Not only he is strong, rangy and athletic – but he can drive through the midfield, win back possession, and create something out of nothing.
