After Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Fulham in the 38th round of the Premier League, an intriguing conversation between Fulham coach Marco Silva and Fred caught the attention of fans outside Old Trafford. The interaction between the Portuguese manager and the Brazilian midfielder fueled rumors of a potential move for Fred to Fulham in the upcoming summer transfer window.
It is worth noting that Fulham has already acquired Andreas Pereira from Manchester United, and the Brazilian midfielder quickly settled in and became a key figure in Fulham's midfield under Silva's guidance.
According to reports in the British press, Manchester United is preparing for a squad overhaul in the coming season. The "Red Devils" are planning to offload players such as Fred and Scott McTominay to make room for new quality signings. The club has set its sights on players like Mason Mount from Chelsea, Alexis Mac Allister, and Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
McTominay has previously attracted interest from Newcastle United, who are reportedly willing to pay £40 million to secure the services of the Scottish midfielder. Fred, on the other hand, has garnered attention from several clubs, potentially enabling Manchester United to earn between £50 to £60 million if they decide to sell both players during the summer of 2023.
In addition to reinforcing their midfield, Manchester United is also in need of a striker. Wout Weghorst, currently on loan at Burnley, is set to return, leaving a void up front. Victor Osimhen is the dream target for the Carabao Cup champions, but Napoli's asking price for the Nigerian star exceeds €150 million.
As the transfer window approaches, the football world eagerly awaits to see how the Manchester United squad will shape up for the upcoming season, while Fulham's interest in Fred adds an intriguing twist to the evolving transfer saga.
