Midfielder Shakhtar Fred is close to the transition to Manchester United.

Manchester United agreed on the purchase of midfielder Shakhtar Fred, according to journalist The Guardian and Sky Sport Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United have finalized Fred deal for 50M. He's going to have medical contracts. #MUFC #transfers #ManUnited - Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2018 It is reported that the "miners" will benefit from the sale of a 25-year-old Brazilian 50 million euros. In the near future, Fred will undergo a medical examination and sign a contract. "Red Devils" want to complete the deal even before the start of the World Cup.

Fred moved to Shakhtar in the summer of 2013 from Internacional for 15 million euros and has since played for the Donetsk club 155 matches, which marked 15 goals and 15 assists.

Last season, the midfielder played 37 games for Shakhtar in all tournaments, which scored four goals and gave up seven assists, and helped the "miners" to win the championship and the cup of Ukraine.

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