Manchester United set to announce the signing of Fred next week
- Man United will announce Fred as their first major signing next week
- The Shaktar Donestk midfielder has also been linked with Man City
- The 25-year-old will replace Michael Carrick who retired last season
Manchester United will reportedly finalize the deal for Shaktar Donestk midfielder Fred next week, Daily Star reports.
The Brazil international has been touted to leave Ukraine for Manchester this transfer window after endless reports.
The 25-year-old have also been linked with Manchester City but the Citizens have backed out of the deal and will pursue other targets.
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Pep Guardiola has shifted his sights on Napoli star Jorginho in this summer's window, as Jose Mourinho closes in on his Michael Carrick replacement.
The England star will move into coaching leaving a place in United's vacant midfield position next season.
And a £52m offer for the Brazilian, including add-ons, has been agreed with the Ukrainian club but the deal has hit a snag.
The Portuguese manager has made it clear to the United board that he wanted the transfer wrapped up before the start of the World Cup.
The former Chelsea manager will be working as a pundit for Russia Today but The Sun have now revealed Mourinho will have to wait until next week for everything to be confirmed.
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Fred is currently with the national team as he bids to help his country win a sixth World Cup in Russia.
He has chosen to leave the transfer matters to his agent as he concentrates on this summer's competition in Russia.
Fred said: "I am focused solely on the World Cup. My agents are taking care of this.
"It's an honour to be on the radar of great European coaches.
"I have a versatility on the pitch and I'm a multi-skilled player able to play in both midfield positions. I believe some coaches need that with their teams."
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported Fred had responded to tweets asking him where he would play next season.
Shaktar were knocked out the Champions League round of 16 by Roma but Fred scored a sublime free kick in the first leg.
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