Fabinho in talks with Barcelona

Fabinho's great season for Monaco, not only in France but also in the Champions League, has earned him a great deal of attention from Europe's top clubs.

Barcelona are one of many interested in signing the 23-year-old; Manchester United seem to have taken the lead with negotiations going back a few months, according to the player's father, who also revealed Barcelona have recently made an approach expressing their interest.

He went on to say: "We have spoken to Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United, as well as Barcelona, but nothing is definite. We like Manchester United and Mourinho's work, but we have a soft spot for the city".