Manchester United Transfer News: Top Rumours After Wayne Rooney Exit to Everton

AS Monaco star Fabinho is reportedly keen on moving to Manchester United this summer, eyeing the current window as the best possible time to join the Red Devils.

With Wayne Rooney departing for former club Everton, United are making some huge changes, and according to L'Equipe (h/t Metro), the Brazilian would love to be a part of that.

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Per the report, Fabinho knows his value is at an all-time high as he's coming off a sensational season in France. The Ligue 1 champions have already sold several key pieces, however, and have all the leverage thanks to his long-term contract, which runs until 2021.

The 23-year-old saw most of his minutes in central midfield last season, where United could use an upgrade. Selecao Brasileira didn't understand why the Red Devils aren't pushing harder for Fabinho:

Per the report, United manager Jose Mourinho has expressed an interest in Fabinho, who he previously worked with at Real Madrid. Sources close to the club told James Robson of the Manchester Evening News the midfielder is not on the Portuguese's list of possible signings, however.

Fabinho would make for a solid addition thanks to his range, great vision in the passing game and raw strength, but if reports Mourinho is more interested in other midfielders are true, a move seems unlikely.

The Brazilian could be a backup option, but the Red Devils won't be interested in spending big on someone who isn't their first choice. Meanwhile, Monaco won't budge on their asking price after losing Bernardo Silva to Manchester City.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku's move from Everton to United is inching closer, with the Toffees handing his No. 10 shirt to the returning Rooney. B/R Football shared the news:

Rooney completed his move Sunday, and in all likelihood, Lukaku won't be far behind. The Belgian has done seemingly everything but put pen to paper, including giving an interview to ESPN FC in which he discussed the move:

Lukaku will have big shoes to fill at Old Trafford, with Rooney dazzling the fans for years and Zlatan Ibrahimovic providing a steady stream of goals last season. Both are now gone, though, as Mourinho continues to revamp the squad.