Manchester United midfielder Fred has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.
According to Corriere Dello Sport via Sport Witness, Fred has been linked with a move to Serie A outfit Lazio, and they are currently weighing up the option to sign him.
The Manchester United midfielder, who joined the club in a £47 million deal has fallen down the pecking order at the club and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football. The 30-year-old is unlikely to get ample game time next season, and it makes sense for him to move on.
A move to Italy could be ideal for him, especially if Lazio are willing to give him regular game time. The Brazilian is undoubtedly good enough for the Italian club and he could make an immediate impact.
Fred has the physicality and technical attributes to thrive in Italian football. The midfielder has been linked with Premier League clubs like Fulham as well. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to stay in the Premier League or leave English football altogether.
He has had a mixed spell at Manchester United so far, and the Red Devils are reportedly looking to bring in central midfield reinforcements. But they will unlikely recoup anything close to the £47 million they paid to secure his services.
There have been reports that Manchester United are hoping to sign the Florentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat this summer. The 26-year-old had an impressive World Cup campaign with his country, and he helped them reach the semifinals of the tournament.
A move to Manchester United would be an exciting opportunity for the player and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils can get the deal done.
The sale of Fred will certainly boost Manchester United’s transfer budget and help them land their targets.
The Red Devils are thought to be closing in on the capture of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta and they will look to sort out their midfield options before the summer transfer window closes.
Manchester United already improve the creativity in their midfield with the signing of Mason Mount.
Meanwhile, Fred is not the only midfielder linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer and Scott McTominay could also follow the Brazilian out of the door.
