Rumour Reel: Liverpool look at Ruben Neves, Brazilian right back too rich for Man Utd?

The Old Trafford club should be used to paying full price when it comes to Monaco, having forked out an eye-watering fee for Anthony Martial in 2015. Yet, full back Fabinho’s reported asking price of €40m may even be too rich for Mourinho and co.

This may mean the Premier League giants wait until summer to launch a raid on the Ligue 1 club, though the futures of back-up right back Matteo Darmian and benched wingman Memphis Depay could hold some sway.

Seemingly unwanted Italy defender Darmian is sought after, having barely been given a chance to overcome his poor form, with Barcelona the latest to be linked to the 26-year-old. Though Inter Milan remain the favourites to return him to his homeland with a rumoured loan and option to buy for £12.6m.

While, out-of-favour Dutch winger Memphis Depay is reportedly unhappy at his lack of game time and could seek a January switch to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg after struggling to make Man Utd’s first XI. The 22-year-old has scored just seven goals in his 50 outings in all competitions since arriving at Old Trafford in summer 2015.

If both fringe players are offloaded, previous reports have suggested they could be used to fund a move for versatile defensive talent Fabinho. Watch this space…

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