Man United interest in ‘dynamic’ Fred is questioned

Manchester United’s interest in the dynamic midfielder Fred has come as a surprise to Brazilian football expert Tim Vickery.

Fred was initially linked with Manchester City, and they play in a style that would clearly suit the midfielder; more surprising is interest from United in a player who is under 5’7″.

He is expected to move from Shakhtar Donetsk to United before he goes to Russia for the World Cup.

“I enjoyed watching him on the way up at Internacional,” Vickery told Sky Sports News. “He’s a busy little left-footed midfielder. Very dynamic, and he’s got some quality. He’s developing as well.

“I could understand City’s interest. When they played Shakhtar in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola was very impressed with him.

“You could see Fred fitting into a dynamic Man City midfield. He’s almost like a smaller left-footed version of Fernandinho.

“To my surprise, it seems City have dropped aside and United have come in there.

“I know that Fred is very excited about the prospect of playing for a top club in the Premier League.”

 

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