Former Manchester United defender David May has called on Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to move to Old Trafford.

United have thus far been frustrated in their attempt to sign the Spanish international, but another bid of £35m is expected to be submitted this week.

"When good players are there, it's right that United should go for them. I wouldn't say that they're desperate; Barcelona are holding on to him, and rightly so because he is a good player," May told Sky Sports News.

"I think it's down to Cesc at the end of the day. If he feels he's not going to get in front of Xavi and [Andres] Iniesta, then the move to United would be perfect for him."

Fabregas will return to pre-season training with the Catalan outfit on Monday evening.