JOSE MOURINHO will only move for Monaco star Fabinho if he is unable to lure Eric Dier or Nemanja Matic over to Manchester United.
The defensive midfielder has been an integral part of the French club that clinched a historic Ligue 1 title, but the Red Devils boss only sees him as a third choice.
Tottenham’s midfield linchpin Dier is the number one target for the 54-year-old this summer, as Mourinho believes he can add some much-needed steel to his side.
Spurs will be reluctant to sell the English international who they signed in 2014 from Sporting Lisbon for £4million, as they look likely to lose right-back fellow key player Kyle Walker to United’s rivals Manchester City.
The former Chelsea boss will also look towards Matic who he coached during his stay at the Blues, and the 29-year-old is believed to be open to a move to Old Trafford as he finds himself in a squad rotation system with Cesc Fabregas.
His place in the side would also be in jeopardy if Antonio Conte brings in Fabinho‘s team-mate Tiemoue Bakayoko to Stamford Bridge.
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Despite Mourinho and Fabinho sharing the same agent in Jorge Mendes, it is believed that the Portuguese gaffer wants proven Premier League experience, though a deal could happen to bring the Brazilian international in.
However Atletico Madrid are also on the hunt to nab him away from France despite having a ban that restricts them from signing anyone this summer.
It looks to be a busy transfer window for the EFL Cup and the Europa League winners, with Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof poised to sign, while they are also desperate to lure away Alvaro Morata.
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