David Moyes Not Giving up On Cesc Fabregas

Posted by Cash On on 2013-07-26 0

Manchester United manager David Moyes says the club are continuing with their attempts to sign midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona. United have had two bids for the Spain international turned down already but Moyes insists they have not given up hope of landing the former Arsenal man. Asked about the potential deal at a Thursday press conference as United continue their tour of Japan, Moyes said: "It is ongoing." And the new United boss also said that forward Robin van Persie is likely to feature in Friday's friendly against Cerezo Osaka. Van Persie felt tightness in his thigh during Tuesday's loss in Yokohama and had to be taken off. But Moyes said: "It was just a precaution. I expect he will play tomorrow." However, Michael Carrick is unlikely to be risked on Friday, although Moyes says the midfielder's tight groin is getting better. Regarding injured players who are rehabilitating back in Manchester, the manager said the news was good. "There was a practice match at the training ground the other day in which Nemanja Vidic, Antonio Valencia and Nani all got some playing time," he said. "Wayne Rooney is running and is probably at the level we would have thought he would be at. He has picked up his work again this week."