Manchester United transfer news: Fabinho signs Monaco deal to end chances of Old Trafford switch

MANCHESTER UNITED target Fabinho has dealt Jose Mourinho a huge transfer blow by signing a new five-year deal at Monaco.

The Brazilian right-back was strongly linked with an Old Trafford switch this summer despite United splashing the cash on four big-name signings.

Matteo Darmian is currently out of favour at the Theatre of Dreams, making Antonio Valencia Mourinho’s only viable option on the right.

But Fabinho, who is now in his fourth season at Monaco, will not be on the move for a while after committing his future to the French giants.

The 22-year-old has already clocked up 164 appearances for his club, and has helped himself to four international caps since 2015.

Fabinho’s future certainly looks bright, and the versatile defender admits he’s delighted to be staying put in his sunny surroundings.

The former Real Madrid loanee said: “I’m very pleased to extend my Monaco contract because it’s the club that’s allowed me to develop at the highest level for several seasons.

“It’s here too that I experienced the Champions League and it’s a great pleasure to participate again this year with such a great team.

“I have come a long way since I joined the club; this is a very special day for me.”