da wazamba： As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United’s interest in Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder is intensifying ahead of the summer transfer window.
What’s the story?
da dobrowin： With Michael Carrick set to retire and Marouane Fellaini’s days at the club numbered, Jose Mourinho will be on the hunt for new midfield talent at the end of the season, particularly players focused on the defensive aspect of the game.
One player on the Portuguese’s radar is Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred.
That’s according to the Manchester Evening News, who report that the Red Devils’ interest in the player is increasing after Manchester City failed to follow up their admiration for the 25-year-old with a bid in January.
Rated at £17.1m by Transfermarkt, he’s well within United’s budget and the paper say scouts from Old Trafford club have given any potential move the thumbs up.
What does he offer?
Paul Pogba was effective in the first half of this season but arguably doesn’t have the midfield freedom to truly focus on supporting the Manchester United attack first and foremost.
Bringing in a player like Fred would certainly go a long way to solving that problem, his style of play focusing on winning back the ball and protecting his side’s defensive line.
He has plenty of experience under his belt despite being just 24 years of age and was integral to the Ukrainian’s progress to the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League this season.
He could be a perfect accompaniment to the French international and forge a successful career at Old Trafford, especially with ageing defensive minded midfielders potentially on their way out of the club.
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