Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has identified his January transfer targets as he continues his pursuit of Monaco full-back Fabinho and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
The self-proclaimed Special One appears keen to strengthen his defensive options despite adding Eric Bailly in the summer.
Rob Dawson of the Manchester Evening News reported the Red Devils boss wanted to complete a deal for the Red and Whites player in recent weeks, but the club's involvement in the UEFA Champions League scuppered a move. United will "keep tabs" on the Brazil international until the January window as they wait to make a new move for the 22-year-old talent.