In Thiago's case their might have been a mutual agreement between Pep & him long before ...when United were linked with him there wasn't that much response from Thiago's camp....all of a sudden Pep announced that he wants only Thiago..without any hesitation he jumped the ship immediately...
Cesc's Barca Deal :
Manchester United could be forced to pay an inflated price for Cesc Fabregas, with Barcelona obliged to give Arsenal half the fee under the terms of his transfer to the Nou Camp. It means Barcelona would have to sell him for about £70million just to break even.
Furthermore, the Gunners could be offered the chance of re-signing the Spaniard for as little as £20million should United formalise their interest.
United are keen on signing the Spain midfielder, but Arsenal will play a key role in determining whether new manager David Moyes can land the midfielder
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...jack-deal.html