Fábio, 21, has struggled to secure a place in the United side for long spells this season, with Patrice Evra the unmoveable obstacle in his way.
Only this weekend, Sir Alex Ferguson revealed the club hoped to loan Fábio to gain experience, before the player’s agent yesterday confirmed Benfica interest.
“I am excited about the opportunity to play for Benfica – a very famous and big club,” Fabio told A Bola.
“I feel very honoured by Benfica’s interest, but my transfer now depends on negotiations with Manchester United.”
There is the possibility that the loan-deal would be used as part of Manchester United’s offer for Benfica star Nicolas Gaitán.
