Monaco star Fabinho inches closer to Manchester United move

Sport360 staff 12:57 12/06/2017
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  • United bound? Fabinho.

    With the transfer window set to open next month, the frenetic nature of speculation has already begun.

    Rumours are starting to gather pace and we take a look at the latest stories doing the rounds in the media.

    Will any of the following deals happen?

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    FABINHO

    The Manchester Evening News are reporting that Fabinho is close to joining Manchester United from Monaco.

    The versatile 23-year-old helped Leonardo Jardim’s side to Ligue 1 title success this term and has no shortage of admirers after a string of outstanding performances in the Champions League.

    Should the Brazilian choose not continue playing in the south of France then United is the only club on his wish list, according to O Jogo in Portugal.

    RATING: 8/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT: After a stunning season, Fabinho is certainly a wanted man and it remains to be seen whether Monaco can keep their team of stars together.

    Fabinho.

    Fabinho.

    KYLIAN MBAPPE

    Liverpool have entered the race to sign Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe, according to the Daily Mail.

    The 18-year-old is the world’s premier young striker right now with a whole host of clubs thought to be chasing the French international, including Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG and Manchester United.

    The paper are also reporting that Jurgen Klopp has held talks with the youngster’s agent as he aims to pull off the transfer of the summer.

    VERDICT: 4/10

    SPORT360 RATING: Mbappe moving this transfer window wouldn’t be a shock, but signing for Liverpool would be. The £100 million fee it would take to entice Monaco to sell their star man is well beyond what Klopp is willing to pay for a player.

    Although another season at Monaco would suit his development more, the big money offers from the Premier League and La Liga are surely going to draw his interest and ambitions away from the south of France – in time.

    Mbappe.

    Mbappe.

    JOE HART

    Joe Hart admits he has had no interest ahead of a likely Manchester City exit this summer, but the Sun claim West Ham will make an offer for the goalkeeper.

    The England No1 spent last season on loan at Torino after being replaced by Claudio Bravo.

    Now back at the Etihad Stadium, the 30-year-old faces an uncertain future after the arrival of Ederson from Benfica, but a move to London could see him afforded regular game-time again.

    RATING: 7/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT: Although a move to the London Stadium would rejuvenate Hart’s career, it remains to be seen if Slaven Bilic can afford his high wages. With Liverpool and Manchester United also interested in securing his services, expect Hart to have a new club by the start of the season.

    Joe Hart.

    Joe Hart.

    DUSAN TADIC

    Despite having their fingers burned in their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk, the Sun is reporting that Liverpool will return to Southampton to try and sign Dusan Tadic in a £13million deal.

    It’s understood the Serbian international has grown frustrated with a lack of progress at St. Mary’s and is open to a move on Merseyside.

    The 28-year-old is a creative force for Claude Puel’s side, scoring 16 goals and providing 24 assists in 121 appearances since joining in 2014.

    RATING: 7/10

    SPORT360 VERDICT: If the move was to materialise, then Tadic would represent a good bit of business as Jurgen Klopp seeks to add more creativity to his ranks ahead of his first Champions League campaign in charge at Anfield.

    Dusan Tadic.

    Dusan Tadic.

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