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Man Utd still interested in signing Fabinho

Man Utd still interested in signing Fabinho


Man Utd still interested in signing Fabinho

José Mourinho has not given up hope of signing the Brazilian defender

Manchester United manager José Mourinho has not given up hope for signing AS Monaco’s Brailian full-back Fabinho before the transfer window closes next week, according to reports.



The Manchester Evening News is reporting that Mourinho is keen to bring in Fabinho from Ligue 1 side Monaco, and they Red Devils could yet make a late move for the Brazilian international defender.

United brought in a new right-back just last summer when they signed Italian international Matteo Darmian from Torino for £14 million. But, despite some promising early performances, the 26-year-old has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and is yet to make an appearance this season.

Instead, Mourinho has been playing Antonio Valencia in the right-back position. The Ecuadorian is a winger by trade but often filled in at right-back under Louis van Gaal. Valencia has performed well in the position thus far, but Mourinho remains keen on having a specialist right-back in the role.

Fabinho has been at Monaco for two season and has marked himself out as one of the best right-backs in Ligue 1. The 22-year-old was signed from Portuguese club Rio Ave following a successful loan spell and has gone on to become a vital first team player for the Principality club.

Fabinho is valued at around £22 million, and it is believed that Mourinho has to sell some of the surplus players in his squad before he will be able to make any more purchases, after spending around £150 million so far this summer.