AS Monaco fullback Fabinho admits he wants to join Manchester United.

However, after helping ASM qualify for the Champions League, the Brazilian concedes the likelihood is unlikely.

Fabinho continues to be linked with a late move to England ahead of the transfer deadline, where United chief Ed Woodward has hopes of delivering manager Jose Mourinho a final defensive signing.

The fullback held a media conference on Friday and discussed the prospect.

Asked directly about the transfer, Fabinho stated: "Well, at the moment it's unlikely.

"Right now, I'm closer to staying than leaving..."