Fabinho, reported Man United transfer target, 'likely' to remain at Monaco

Monaco's Brazilian defender Fabinho joined the club from Rio Ave

Monaco defender Fabinho is "likely" to remain at the club this summer, a senior club source has told Sky Sports News HQ.

Monaco believe they are in a "strong position" to keep their right-back, despite reported interest from Premier League clubs including Manchester United.

According to a senior figure at Monaco, the club's "goal is to keep the team as it is without any major departures" before the start of the Champions League group stage.

Monaco are in Group E with Tottenham, Bayer Leverkusen and CSKA Moscow.

Fabinho reportedly told French newspaper L'Equipe at the weekend: "With the Champions League, it's not bad staying at Monaco.

"I'm not certain of staying, but at the same time, there's more of a chance of me staying than leaving."

Fabinho joined Monaco from Rio Ave, initially on loan in 2013 before a permanent deal in 2015.