The Scot says the Red Devils spoke with the Spain international but the move ultimately fell through, while he insists his former club will always be in for the top players
David Moyes has revealed he was convinced Cesc Fabregas was going to sign for Manchester United during his time in charge of the Old Trafford club.
The Scot replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 following his retirement but was sacked by the club after just 10 months in charge, following a disappointing campaign.
Moyes admits the Red Devils attempted to land the Spain international in the summer of 2013 only for the midfielder to opt to remain at Barcelona before moving to Chelsea the following year.
"We thought we were taking him to Manchester United," he told Sky Sports’ 'Goals on Sunday'.
"We spoke to him at the time, but unfortunately it didn't happen.
"Manchester United are always in for the top players, we were in for the top players at the time. They were in for the top players recently and they will be in for them again."
Louis van Gaal replaced Moyes in the hotseat and the Scot believes the Dutchman was the right man to take the job, despite another season of under-achievement at Old Trafford.
"There's so much media attention on Manchester United and Louis van Gaal, and when I lost my job he was lauded by everyone in football. Now many are now saying he’s the one who should lose his job," he added.
"When you go to Manchester United this is what you get. I still believe he was the right person to take the job, I’ve got no hard feelings about it."
- Goal