Manchester United Ready to Drop Interest in £53m-Rated Brazilian Target as PSG Enter in Race
Manchester United are ready to drop their interest in £53m target Fred this summer, with the Brazilian considering ditching the sunny climes of Manchester for Paris.
The Metro report that the 25-year-old may have had his head turned by the big-spending Ligue 1 side ahead of a possible exit from Shakhtar Donetsk, with United having already beaten off rivals Manchester City to get into pole position for the signing of the midfielder.
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Jose Mourinho wants to bring in at least one more option in midfield this summer, with Michael Carrick moving onto the club's coaching staff after confirming his retirement from playing - although the former West Ham man is unlikely to leave a big hole in the squad, having played just 24 Premier League minutes before his glorified testimonial on the last day of the season.
A disappointing season in knockout competitions has tempted Mourinho to strengthen the core of his side though, with Fred available for £53m thanks to a release clause in his Shakhtar deal.
The player himself admitted recently that he wants to wait until after this summer's World Cup to finalise his plans, a statement which set alarm bells jangling at Old Trafford as United bosses worry that they are no longer the former Internacional man's first option.
"Now I just have to wait to get through the World Cup and see which is the best destination, he said.
"I think I have to change a little. I have dreams of playing in major clubs in Europe. I made it clear that it’s my moment. As soon as I come back from the World Cup we will sit down, talk and look at the options."
