Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils told they must pay £25m to land Monaco defender Fabinho… as it emerges rivals City snubbed him
The Brazilian was close to a move to the Etihad two seasons ago, but deal could not be struck
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MANCHESTER United have been told they must pay £25m to land Monaco defender Fabinho.
United boss Jose Mourinho has been tracking the Brazilian full-back all summer and is poised to make a late swoop.
The mega-rich French club are under no pressure to sell the 22-year-old after qualifying for the Champions League group stages.
But they could be tempted into letting the right-back leave if an offer of around £25m was tabled.
Meanwhile, The Sun can exclusively reveal Fabinho was close to joining United’s rivals Manchester City two-years-ago.
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A City source revealed: “He was flown into Manchester two seasons ago by City and stayed at Radisson Blu Hotel.
“He spent less than 24 hours in town and watched a game. City backed off after being quoted £25m.
“Monaco had recently paid £4m for him and player was really keen on the move to Etihad.”
Fabinho has made 34 appearances and scored six goals for Monaco after joining them from Rio Ave in 2015.
He joined Real Madrid on loan in 2013, but failed to make the grade at the Bernabeu and only played one match.
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