Manchester United have made a £25million bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to the Manchester Evening News.

However, there are a few stumbling blocks in the way for United if they hope to sign the former Arsenal maestro. First, Barcelona’s official response to the transfer speculation is “The player is not transferable.” Second, Fabregas has said that he’d like to stay at Barcelona, where he has an opportunity to improve on one of the best teams in the world. And three, Arsenal has first right to refusal on any transfer involving Fabregas.

MOREMan United make shock move for Cesc Fabregas (May, 2013).

Can Manchester United overcome the obstacles to sign Fabregas, or is the transfer speculation a hopeless cause? If United will sign Fabregas, how do you think he’d fit in at Old Trafford? Share your viewpoints in the comment section below.

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