Five right-backs Pep Guardiola's Manchester City should target this summer

Modified Apr 08, 2017 13:20 GMT

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (R) speaks to Pablo Zabaleta of Manchester City (L) during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Middlesbrough and Manchester City at Riverside Stadium on March 11, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) — *Guardiola will need to replace nine-year veteran Zabaleta this summer*

#5 Fabinho – AS Monaco

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 was* *instrumental* *in knocking out City*

An AS Monaco player appears for the second time on the list. Brazilian international Fabinho has been linked with a move to Manchester City more than any other player, and it's not difficult to understand why.

Following the arrival of Djibril Sidibe last summer, Leonardo Jardim opted to move Fabinho into a midfield role where he has excelled of late, most famously against Manchester City during both the legs of their Champions League tie.

In fact, Fabinho's father also confirmed that Manchester City were the most likely club in their eyes and refused to rule out the opportunity to work with Guardiola if he made a move for his son.

Fabinho has scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in his new role, but it's more likely Guardiola would revert the Brazilian to his more natural right-back position if City convince Monaco to part with the 23-year-old.

Edited by Staff Editor