Moyes confirms second bid for Fabregas
United boss determined to land Barcelona mid-fielder.
LONDON:
Manchester United manager David Moyes revealed yesterday he has stepped up his pursuit of Cesc Fabregas after making a second bid for the Barcelona midfielder.
United confirmed last Monday that they had made an initial approach for the former Arsenal star, but that offer of £25 million was swiftly rejected by the Spanish champions.
Moyes is determined to do everything he can to lure Fabregas back to the Premier League as he seeks a marquee signing to mark his arrival at Old Trafford.
And the former Everton boss, appointed as Alex Ferguson’s successor at the end of last season, said at a press conference in Yokohama yesterday that a second improved offer, believed to be in the region of £30 million, has now been lodged.
United Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward returned to England ahead of schedule last Wednesday to lead the Fabregas negotiations and Moyes said, “As I understand it, Ed had a response [to the first offer]. We have made a second offer but Ed is dealing with it rather than me.”
With reports from Spain suggesting Barca will not make a decision on Fabregas until they appoint a successor to coach Tito Vilanova, Moyes acknowledged there may come a time when he has to turn to other targets.
“I think a point does come. But when you are interested in good players you want to give it every opportunity to materialise. I will hope things will continue to move forward.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 23rd, 2013.
Manchester United manager David Moyes revealed yesterday he has stepped up his pursuit of Cesc Fabregas after making a second bid for the Barcelona midfielder.
United confirmed last Monday that they had made an initial approach for the former Arsenal star, but that offer of £25 million was swiftly rejected by the Spanish champions.
Moyes is determined to do everything he can to lure Fabregas back to the Premier League as he seeks a marquee signing to mark his arrival at Old Trafford.
And the former Everton boss, appointed as Alex Ferguson’s successor at the end of last season, said at a press conference in Yokohama yesterday that a second improved offer, believed to be in the region of £30 million, has now been lodged.
United Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward returned to England ahead of schedule last Wednesday to lead the Fabregas negotiations and Moyes said, “As I understand it, Ed had a response [to the first offer]. We have made a second offer but Ed is dealing with it rather than me.”
With reports from Spain suggesting Barca will not make a decision on Fabregas until they appoint a successor to coach Tito Vilanova, Moyes acknowledged there may come a time when he has to turn to other targets.
“I think a point does come. But when you are interested in good players you want to give it every opportunity to materialise. I will hope things will continue to move forward.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 23rd, 2013.