Fabinho is often referred to as the “next Dani Alves”, and is rated highly in Ligue 1, where current club Monaco want him to stay.
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The Spanish Liga club are understood to be ready to pay up to €10m for the Argentina global, who has not featured in Mourinho’s matchday squad since being an unused substitute for United’s opening Premier League fixture at Bournemouth.
Jose has said that he has a clear plan for every member of his first team squad, and can’t wait for the Europa League to start so he can give certain players more game time.
Fabinho would be a great addition in this regard, as he has put in solid performances at right-back for Monaco this past season.
Valencia have also been working on the purchase of fellow Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay from Zenit St Petersburg.
Luke Shaw has spoken of his delight to be able to enjoy dramatic Manchester United moments again following his leg break.
Rojo will be one of those who benefits from Thursday night football, as United face off against Fenerbahce, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk. There are not many goal scoring right-backs in the world.
“We’ve also brought in more quality players, which has improved us too”.
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The 22-year-old full-back joined Monaco last summer from Rio Ave for a fee of just over £5million, and has already scored four times in six competitive matches for the French side this season.
