But in an intriguing sub-plot, City have been notified of the Spain midfielder’s availability, and are also interested.
Aiming high: David Moyes wants to bring Cesc Fabregas back to the Premier League
Setting his sights: Moyes is aiming high with his first transfer as United boss
Arsenal have first option, as part of
the deal that took Fabregas to the Nou Camp, but Moyes is a long-time
admirer of the 26-year-old and even made efforts to take him to Everton
on loan during Fabregas’ early days at Arsenal. He may have better luck at the second attempt after identifying central midfield as United’s relative weakness and weighing up possible moves for Fabregas, his Barcelona team-mate Thiago Alcantara and PSV Eindhoven skipper Kevin Strootman.
Holland midfielder Strootman, 23, is a tall, commanding figure who can operate in a holding role or as a deep-lying playmaker.
He has been under review at Old Trafford for months.
Outgoing Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini is poised to take over at City in the coming weeks and the Chilean is keen on bringing emerging La Liga talent Isco with him to England.
Old haunt: Fabregas could play at the Emirates again... for Manchester United
If you can't beat them... Fabregas would replace Paul Scholes in the heart of the team
On the radar: Kevin Strootman and Thiago Alcantara are also under consideration by United
But Pellegrini must fight off interest from Real Madrid for both Isco, 21, and Navas, 27, to bolster his attacking options.
Incoming: Manuel Pellegrini is poised to leave Malaga for Manchester City
Spanish connection: City want to add Isco (left) and Jesus Navas (right) to their squad
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