11 Jul 2017 11:31:33
Hi Eds!

Any truth in the rumours Fabinho is signing for Athletico Madrid in January or is it just more tabloid click-bait?

Many thanks as always!

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure if there has been an agreement yet but there has been an offer made by Atletico.

Fabinho is in a slightly odd situation as he has moved from being a RB to being a DM player - and clubs were keen as a RB. However, Fabinho has been of long term interest to Barcelona who would have liked to have taken him at some point in 2016 but that interest had drifted and they have their eyes on someone else now. Monaco previously made it clear they were open to a sale but interested clubs, including Arsenal, had baulked at the asking price - set high as part payment will be due to Fluminense and Paulinia - although Chelsea were told initially by Vasilyev that Monaco want to keep Fabinho. However, this may not deter Manchester United turning their interest in to a firm bid - but the player has suggested it would be Manchester City that he would prefer if he was to move to England. Atletico Madrid maintain an interest and they could well agree to take the player, as they are doing with one or two others with a view to registering them in January. They know that it is far harder to buy in January so they will look to summer agreements and this is one they are very keen on. PSG provide another option but he would not be guaranteed a starting role.}

1.) 11 Jul 2017
11 Jul 2017 11:51:39
Thank you for such an swift and detailed reply! Really kind of you!

Still like to himat United but guess other things might be happening.