Either today, Tuesday, or tomorrow
Manchester is preparing to submit a formal bid to Barcelona in order to try to sign Cesc Fàbregas. The Old Trafford-based club will make the offer either today, Tuesday, or by tomorrow at the latest.
The Spanish international midfielder joined up with the Barcelona squad on Monday after enjoying his post-Confederations Cup holidays, during which rumours of a possible move to United have become extremely vocal. This is because he has said nothing, and until such time as he comes out and says that he has no intention of leaving Barcelona, then United will keep on trying.
Manchester United have already made two offers to Barça for Fàbregas. Both were rejected by the club, and during the presentation of new manager Gerardo Martino, both he and the club president ruled out Fàbregas's leaving.
So this raises one obvious question. If Barcelona have declared that Fàbregas is not for sale, why does United keep on insisting? This is the very same question being asked in the Barcelona club offices, where they are beginning to suspect something, for otherwise Manchester United would by now have given up the chase.
Barcelona stands firm against the onslaught of the English club. but it seems to be having very little effect. United is sticking out. There are those who suspect that Manchester United's hopes are being encouraged by people close to the player. The English club shows no signs of throwing in the towel. At Barcelona, what they are hoping is that Cesc will arrive at the Ciudad Deportiva today, get together with Martino, and calm everyone's fears with three simple words: I am staying.
Until this happens, there is going to be a lot of nervousness inside the club, for United's persistence is not to Barcelona's liking.
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