The 26-year-old Spanish playmaker was the subject of two bids from the defending Premier League champions last season but chose to remain at the Nou Camp.
“I do follow the Premier League a lot and it’s always flattering when a club like Manchester United talks very well about you and you can see they want you” Fabregas told Football Focus, “But i’m going through an amazing moment now.”
The Barcelona midfielder formerly played in the Premier League with Arsenal. He has won 2 European Championships and 1 World Cup with his national side Spain, he has been a regular this season for Barcelona who current lead La Liga on goal difference.
“I’m playing every week and I feel very important to the team” he said. “I’m very happy right now.”
“This season I have felt more like myself, with more freedom and more secure with the way I like to play. It’s not easy when you know you have to convince many fans how good you are and how good you can be for the team” said the jubilant Fabregas. “The manager (Tito Vilanova) has trusted me and given me what I needed. I’m probably going through my best spell here.”
The Spaniard also claims to regularly watch the premier league on television and says he has seen enough of some of England’s young prospects to suggest that England could have a bright future.
“I have seen youngsters like Jack Wilshere, Tom Cleverley and Danny Welbeck play and they have got talent,” said Fabregas “That’s the thing England have been missing over the years – talent. They have got a great group of boys with amazing talent and they have to take advantage of that.”
Fabregas’ Spanish compatriot Juan Mata is now linking up with English prospects Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverly at Manchester United after his £37.1m move from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
“I was suprised to see Juan move there becauuse I think he has been Chelsea’s best player over the last two years,” Fabregas added. “He’s produced some amazing performances as they won the Champions League, Europe League and FA Cup and he scored in the final of the European Championship with Spain.”
– Written by Cal Staines – @CaldaTSP