Alves: Cesc brings a lot to Barca

Dani Alves has backed Cesc Fabregas to get back to his best for Barcelona this season – if he stays at the Nou Camp.

Manchester United are believed to be tabling a third bid for Fabregas after having two offers rejected, although the Catalan side’s sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has indicated that the Barclays Premier League champions have now given up their pursuit of the former Arsenal captain.