Manchester United, City and Arsenal all in talks with Monaco star Fabinho over summer move

MONACO defender turned central midfielder Fabinho is wanted by Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal - and that's official.

The news comes straight from the horse's mouth - well, almost - after the Brazilian's father spilled the beans on French TV.

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And it seems the two Manchester clubs, especially City, are leading the race in what looks like becoming a £20million tug-of-war.

Joao Fabinho told : “We have been in talks with Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and approached by Barcelona.

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"We like Manchester United and Mourinho’s work, but we have a soft spot for Manchester City.”

The 'soft spot' would indicate that Fabinho would welcome an opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola, at The Etihad.

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Last summer Fabinho was heavily linked with United. Since then the 23-year-old right back has filled in for Monaco in central midfield - and that could be where his future lies.

City will a take look at Fabinho at close hand when they play Monaco in the knockout rounds of the Champions League later this month.

Fabinho joined Monaco on loan in 2013 and spent two consecutive season on loan with the French side before joining them for £5.1m in 2015.

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This season he has made 24 appearances for Monaco in Ligue 1 and has picked up five goals and an assist.

He has been a key part of Leonardo Jardim’s side as they look to end PSG’s dominance in the French league.