Manchester United remain keen to sign Cesc Fabregas despite Barcelona claiming United have given up their pursuit of the Spain midfielder, the BBC reports.

The Premier League champions have already had two offers for the 26-year-old former Arsenal captain turned down.

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta told a Spanish newspaper United have "renounced his signing".

But sources close to the English champions have indicated they are considering a third bid for Fabregas.

Any bid over £30.75m would exceed United's transfer record and the player remains the main target of new manager David Moyes with four weeks remaining until the summer transfer window closes.

Zubizarreta, speaking in Israel where the Catalan giants are currently on tour, told Spanish newspaper Sport the player is going nowhere.

"Manchester United are interested in the player, but it's also true that they understand our position of not wanting to sell," said the ex-Spain goalkeeper.

"They have renounced his signing. We aren't going to sell him."