Manchester City are closing on a deal for Monaco fullback Fabinho.

The Sun reports the claim is from Barcelona-based journalist Gerard Romero, who revealed Nolito, Leroy Sane and John Stones' Etihad moves before City announced them.

Fabinho, who can also play as a defensive central midfielder, could find himself filling the role Yaya Toure has played this season in the middle of the park.

The 23-year-old reportedly has an agreement with Monaco VP Vadim Vasilyev and he can leave if the right offer comes in.

Moneybags City will have no problem paying the £25 million price tag which Fabinho has.