3 reasons why Manchester United should sign £40m midfield ace - statistics and video

Barcelona are said to be going through a period of change in order to get their Champions League crown back, and with it there have been plenty of rumours of regarding players who are on their way out of Camp Nou. One of those men continually linked has been former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who the Metro are reporting could be on his way to Manchester United for a whopping £40m. Here are three reasons why the 26-year-old should make the switch to the champions.

United need a stopwatch

Since Paul Scholes has retired Old Trafford will be looking for a replacement. Despite his miniature frame they will be enormous boots to fill and anybody who is signed in the central midfield will have a lot of pressure on them. Pressure is an everyday occurrence for Fabregas. Being Arsenal's main man and now playing for Barcelona, as well as the strongest footballing nation on the planet right now, has ensured Fabregas goes about his game with a cool head.

In his 36 La Liga appearances this season he has accumulated an 89% pass success, so he certainly has the credentials to keep the United team ticking. He has created 50 chances and scored 11 goals, as well as winning an average of 57% of his duels.

Statement of intent

It is believed that the Red Devils are looking to make a signing to send ripples into the European stage after the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. It was believed that Cristiano Ronaldo would be the big money name, and then Gareth Bale, but should the deal for Fabregas be agreed then it is likely to be in the region of £40m which will warn others that they may have a new boss but they will be doing everything they can to retain their title.

Fabman and Robin

A partnership that Gunners will know all too well. Robin van Persie fired United to Premier League success last season after making the switch from north London and finished as the competition's top scorer, but with his former teammate feeding him opportunities then there is a chance that he can surpass his 26 topflight goals.

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Comments

[Ren Vassilliou]

For the good of the game and the love that was shown the Arsenal fans to Cesc and the great relationship that Wenger and Cesc had I would hate to see this deal happen ,In life there are different circumstances and different situations but the one thing I would love to see is PRICIPLE .. No way can I see Fabragas going to Man Utd ,can you imagine your Wife getting divorced with you and getting on with your best or worst friend ,it could not happen unless she is a bitch and is there to hurt you. Robin Van Persie did that the day he signed for Utd but with Van Persie he has'nt got Morals or Standard's taht's why I know Fabragas is a principle Man .. Arsenal would welcome him back with Open arms and there is unfinished business there ,