Chelsea and United fight over Fàbregas

 

Reports in Spain suggest United are prepared to offer the former Arsenal midfielder €6m AFTER TAX to persuade him to choose Old Trafford.
Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the chase for Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in Spain.
Despite talk to the contrary by club president Josep Maria Bartomeu earlier in the week it appears the Blaugrana are prepared to cut the midfielder loose this summer.
Fabregas, who is part of Spain's national side attempting to defend their World Cup crown in Brazil, is said to prefer a return to England if he has to end his Nou Camp stay.

Former-club Arsenal have a buy-back clause enabling them to match any successful offer for the 27-year-old, with reports earlier today indicating they were ready to move.
But Spanish newspaper Marca suggest it is instead United and Chelsea, rather than the Gunners, who are in pole position to land him.
They say that the deposed champions are ready to offer a significant increase on his current personal terms - some €6m per year AFTER TAX - to persuade him to choose Old Trafford.
Chelsea aren't prepared to stretch to such lucrative terms but are still keen on pushing a deal through.