Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Brazil midfielder Fred.
With Michael Carrick retiring and uncertainty over Marouane Fellaini s future in Manchester, United have turned to the 25-year-old in a deal that it is reported will be worth £52million.
A brief statement released on United s official website read: Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
is delighted to announce it has reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Fred.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
Fred – who came off the bench in Brazil…