5 players from Ligue 1 who could move to the Premier League this summer

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: AS Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Mbappe is versatile and has the pace to destroy opposition defenders

#4 Fabinho

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 2: Fabinho #17 of Internacional celebrates a scored goal against Atletico MG during a match between Atletico MG and Internacional as part of Copa do Brasil Semi-Finals 2016 at Independencia stadium on November 2, 2016 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) — Fabinho is one of the most wanted players in Europe right now

Potential destination: Manchester City/Manchester United

Another Monaco player who stock has risen significantly this season is Brazilian international Fabinho. He was known as a promising young right-back, but this season he has been deployed at the heart of midfield by Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim where he has been excellent.

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Fabinho has scored eight goals and set up five more while protecting the backline this season and his excellent run of form has attracted the biggies of Europe. Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid all remain interested in the 23-year-old and it seems extremely likely that the Brazilian will make a big-money move in the summer.

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Fabinho has been one of the most sought out players in Europe this season and his father has already told the media that they prefer Manchester City as his son wants to work his Pep Guardiola. After such a statement, the Citizens have to be considered the frontrunners for the Brazilian’s signature. But the player himself had admitted that to play for Manchester United interests him.

Edited by Staff Editor