Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has claimed that Manchester United has abandoned its interest in Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in the Spanish media.

United, which has yet to make a major signing since David Moyes succeded Sir Alex Ferguson as manager, has already had two bids for the Spanish international rejected by La Liga champion.

"Manchester United was interested in the player, but they have also understood our stance that we don't want to sell him," the former Spain goalkeeper was quoted as saying by Barcelona based daily Sport.