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Manchester United: 5 January transfer targets for Jose Mourinho

By Tushar Bahl

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Daley Blind (L) of Manchester United celebrates scoring a penalty, his side's second goal, with team mates during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and SL Benfica at Old Trafford on October 31, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Daley Blind (L) of Manchester United celebrates scoring a penalty, his side's second goal, with team mates during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester United and SL Benfica at Old Trafford on October 31, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /
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VILLARREAL, SPAIN – AUGUST 17: Fabinho (R) of Monaco scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg. Match between Villarreal CF and AS Monaco at El Madrigal on August 17, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)
VILLARREAL, SPAIN – AUGUST 17: Fabinho (R) of Monaco scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg. Match between Villarreal CF and AS Monaco at El Madrigal on August 17, 2016 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) /

Fabinho

While Manchester United have one of the league’s best right-backs in Antonio Valencia, he cannot play two games a week anymore. So Mourinho should look to add cover in that position. And there aren’t many options better than Fabinho.

The Brazilian is known for his versatility and can play both as a right-back and in the midfield. His arrival could also allow Valencia to move to a more forward role if Mourinho wants.

Fabinho’s stock has risen exponentially over the last couple of years. This summer he was wanted by Paris St. Germain but his move was blocked by AS Monaco. He was also reportedly wanted by Manchester United, but the move never materialized. With Monaco facing an early Champions League exit, January would be the perfect time to pounce on the 24-year old.

Mourinho will be able to strengthen two positions with just one signing. And Fabinho will also get to reunite with the man who gave him his professional debut at Real Madrid.

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