Fulham Will Not Pursue Fred Until Manchester United Drop Asking Price
Manchester United are demanding a £20m transfer fee for Fred, and Fulham are not willing to pursue a deal until the price is reduced. The Brazil international has entered the final year of his deal with United and the club are open to selling this summer. Fulham have been quick to register their interest, while their manager, Marco Silva, was seen pulling Fred aside for a chat outside Old Trafford on the final day of the Premier League season.
What is Fred’s Current Situation?
Fred has been at Manchester United since 2018, when he signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for a reported fee of £52 million. He has made 78 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing four assists. He has been a regular in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season, making 33 appearances in the Premier League.
What Did Fred Say About His Future?
Speaking after United’s defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final earlier this month, Fred said: ‘I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what is everyone’s decision. We have to see how next season will plan out. I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see. But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.’
Why Are Fulham Hesitant to Pay £20m?
Sky Sports report that Fulham consider the valuation ‘prohibitive’ and will not be making a move until the price is reduced by United. It is unclear whether United are willing to lower their asking price, but it appears that Fulham are unwilling to pay the full amount.
Conclusion
Fred has been a regular in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season, making 33 appearances in the Premier League. He has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United, but with his contract entering its final year, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him. Fulham have been quick to register their interest, but they are unwilling to pay the £20m asking price set by United. It remains to be seen whether United will lower their asking price or if Fred will remain at Old Trafford for another season.