Manchester United are reportedly not ready to admit defeat in their chase for Cesc Fabregas, as they consider submitting a third offer to Barcelona for the midfielder.

United boss David Moyes has failed to land his top transfer target so far this summer, with the Catalan giants swiftly rejecting two bids for the playmaker.

Despite Barca's strong stance over Fabregas, the Premier League champions are plotting a final £34.5m offer to sign the 26-year-old, according to BBC Sport.

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta remained adamant that Fabregas is not for sale in an interview earlier today, insisting that United understand their stance on the former Arsenal captain.

Fabregas has been back in training with Gerardo Martino's side for two weeks and scored a brace in Barca's 8-0 win over Santos on Friday.