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Jun112018 by JBNo Comments

Shakhtar Donetsk reveals how Manchester United beat Man City to Fred transfer

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has revealed that Manchester United were working on signing Fred since April under the orders of Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils announced that they had reached an agreement to sign the Brazil international last week, beating rivals Manchester City to his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pep Guardiola had tried to sign Fred in January, though injuries forced a rethink, and United stepped in after extensively scouting the Brazilian. Palkin told Shakhtar’s official website: ‘We conducted the negotiations with the representatives of Man Utd for over two months. ‘Since April, their scout had been constantly present at all our home games in Kharkiv. Jose Mourinho wanted to see Fred at Manchester Unite...

Jun82018 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd bound Fred injures ankle at Brazil training

Premier League

New Manchester United signing Fred was forced out of Brazil training with an ankle injury on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who is set to move to United next season after the Premier League club agreed a €55m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk, was caught by a tackle from Casemiro as Brazil continue preparation for the World Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fred tried to continue training on pitch but could not continue and was treated with ice on the sidelines. He was out for at least the rest of the training in London that was open to the media. "It is too early to say, we have to see how he develops in the next 24 hours,'' national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said of Fred's condition. "He started working out right after. Tomorrow we will know whether he wi...

Jun32018 by JBNo Comments

Fred arrives for United medical ahead of £52.5m move

Transfer Info, Premier League

Fred is in Manchester to undergo a medical ahead of completing a transfer to Manchester United, according to Sky Sports. The Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder, who came on as an 82nd-minute substitute in Brazil's 2-0 friendly victory over Croatia at Anfield on Sunday, is set to become Jose Mourinho's first signing of this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was revealed in May that United were in advanced talks to sign the midfielder, who had attracted interest from rival Manchester City in January. The 25-year-old joined Shakhtar from Internacional in 2013 and has since made over 150 appearances for the Ukrainian club. After the win over Croatia, Brazil coach Tite conceded he was not surprised by United's interest in Fred, but wanted the move to be...

Jun22018 by JBNo Comments

Fred set to have Manchester United medical ahead of £52.2m transfer

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Manchester United believe they have won the race to sign Fred - with the Brazilian now likely to undergo a medical next week. The 25-year-old has been in talks with the club after a January transfer to Manchester City collapsed. It is understood Jose Mourinho feels he has now got the midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk, for an initial fee of £43m plus add-ons which might take it to £52.2m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The development comes as City continue in their efforts to land Napoli's Jorginho. It is reported that a fee of around £55m has been agreed although the fact that Napoli have appointed Carlo Ancelotti has caused a delay in the deal. The incoming manager wants to have a look at his squad, although his arrival is unlikely to stop the ...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Fred confirms United talks and reveals how close he is to a transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred has confirmed that Manchester United are in talks for his signature this summer. Fred has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for a while and the Red Devils are reportedly on the brink of landing the 25-year-old ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian dropped a massive hint over moving to United on Instagram and has now broken his silence on negotiations with the Red Devils, as well as Manchester City. City held discussions with Fred’s representative back in January but it’s understood the League champions are focused on landing Napoli’s Jorginho. Speaking at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Fred said: ‘There have been some advanced talks since January, when I almost wen...

May242018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United reach €50m agreement to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee of €50 million, according to reports. The Brazil international is set to become Jose Mourinho’s first signing this summer as United look to strengthen their midfield after a disappointing end to the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United believe they have been in the pole position to sign Fred for the last few months as Manchester City have diverted their interest towards Jorginho. United had feared that Paris Saint-Germain were in the running to sign the midfielder and were not prepared to wait for his decision until after the World Cup. According to Gianluca Di Marzio , Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. Click ...

May162018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United target Fred breaks silence on ‘dream’ transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred has confirmed interest from the Premier League and says it’s his dream to play for a ‘major’ The 25-year-old was close to joining Manchester City in the winter transfer window but Pep Guardiola has since dropped his interest in him. Manchester United held talks with Fred’s representatives this month and reports claim that they even offered the Brazilian a contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fred has a £53million release clause in his contract but United are reluctant to pay that much and will attempt to talk the fee down. The midfielder admits there’s interest in him from France and England and he says it would be a dream to play for a ‘major’ club in Europe. ‘I’m very happy at Shakhtar,” Fred told SporTV. “I...

May102018 by JBNo Comments

Fred’s team-mate drops big Manchester United transfer hint on Instagram

Premier League

Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna has dropped an important hint that Fred is on his way to either of the Manchester teams in the Premier League this summer. Fred has made 153 appearances for Shakhtar since joining in 2013 but the 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks. The Brazilian won the Ukrainian Cup with Shakhtar on Wednesday in what could be one of his final games for the club, and he uploaded a video of the team’s celebrations in the changing room. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fred made his way around a number of team-mates before grabbing Srna for a word. ‘Let’s go, Brazil…Champions, champions!’ Srna can be heard saying on Fred’s Live Instagram. ‘Fred now is going to Manchester. He does...