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Manchester United are prepared to push for Fred’s exit after securing an agreement for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to Manchester Evening News.
The Red Devils recently agreed to sign Mount after negotiating for a couple of weeks. The Englishman is expected to join the club for £55 million plus £5m in add-ons.
With his arrival, United will push plans to sell a midfielder, and it is reported that Fred is the likely candidate to head for the exit door this summer.
Scott McTominay has also been linked with a transfer in recent months, but his exit is unlikely as he is the youngest senior midfielder in the first-team squad.
Donny van de Beek and Hannibal Mejbri are other players that could make way, though there is no concrete interest in signing the duo at the moment.
Fred, who was signed for £52m in 2018, has been on the radar of Fulham since May.
Fred likely to leave United with no renewal planned
The Brazilian has been with United for the past five seasons. He has produced stand-out performances but between those, there have been several underwhelming displays.
This has been the highlight of his Red Devils career. With his contract expiring next summer, there are no surprises that the club are prepared to consider his departure.
Fulham are known to hold a strong interest in Fred. Earlier in May, Cottagers manager Marco Silva was spotted holding a lengthy chat with him in the car park at Old Trafford.
United currently value the midfielder at £20 million, but the Cottagers may look for a bargain.
Meanwhile, United’s decision to keep hold of McTominay does not surprise us either. He is the youngest senior midfielder in the squad, and most importantly a home-grown player.
United are unlikely to find a replacement for him on the cheap in case he leaves. McTominay still has two years remaining on his contract with the option for another 12 months.
The club have plenty of time to decide his future and could delay his exit for another year.
