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PICTURES: Man United target Cesc Fabregas lands in Thailand - as Barca fight to keep him
BARCELONA midfielder Cesc Fabregas has touched down with his team-mates in Thailand ahead of a pre-season friendly in Bangkok, as United continue to push for his services.
Fabregas is high on David Moyes' agenda this summer as he looks to add an established midfield force to his squad at Old Trafford.
However, Barcelona maintain their claim that the 26-year-old is not for sale having rejected two bids from the Premier League champions.
Fabregas arrived at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, this morning ahead of a scheduled friendly between Barcelona and the Thai national side on Wednesday.
The Catalan club flew in from Tel Aviv, Israel, after finishing their 'Peace Tour' in the Middle East.
In Thailand Barca are set to combine training sessions with commercial and charity events such as a visit to the offices of former sponsor Unicef.
The Spanish giants continue to maintain that Fabregas won't be sold, but United remain keen to sign the former Arsenal captain this summer.
A third bid is expected to be lodged for the playmaker, which would reportedly break United's £30.8million transfer record set by Dimitar Berbatov in 2008.
But Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta is adamant Fabregas is not set to leave the Nou Camp, telling Spanish newspaper Sport: "Manchester United are interested in the player, but it's also true that they understand our position of not wanting to sell.
"They have renounced his signing. We aren't going to sell him."
Before leaving Israel Zubizarreta also told Barcelona's official website: "He has a contract with us.
"We're counting on Cesc. I said that on the day of the presentation of Tito (Vilanova) and also with Tata (new coach Gerardo Martino).
"He's an extraordinary player who creates and finishes chances. We are delighted with him. He's the number four of Barca."