Fred: Man Utd & Man City interested - Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder
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Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred says both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing him.
United have made enquiries for Fred and Shakhtar reportedly rejected City's 50m euros (£43.7m) offer in January.
"There was a possible transfer to City. Shortly after, both clubs - City and United - talked with Shakhtar and with my agents about a possible transfer," said the 25-year-old Brazilian.
"If I am not mistaken, there was news on Thursday of a strong bid by United."
Fred is in Brazil's World Cup squad and is expected to travel to England this weekend as the national side build up to a friendly against Croatia on 3 June.
The former Internacional player added: "I am focused solely on the World Cup. My agents are taking care of this."
Referring to City boss Pep Guardiola and United manager Jose Mourinho, he added: "It's an honour to be on the radar of great European coaches.
"I have a versatility on the pitch and I'm a multi-skilled player able to play in both midfield positions. I believe some coaches need that with their teams."
In December 2015, Fred was given a one-year ban for testing positive for a banned diuretic, which was backdated to June that year when the test was carried out. The suspension only applied to games sanctioned by South American football federation Conmebol.
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Gone are the days when managers like clough and fergie could go head to head with players over their commitment or performance... now a days players need a kiss not a kick in the back side... i cant relate to the players of today. They remind me of spoilt little girls
A very good player, but I think City have moved onto a different target.
City were interested in January, but have since moved on to prefer Jorginho.
The sheer hilarity. In the five seasons since Fergie left they've finished an average of (rounded up) fifth.
Considering there's twenty teams in the league, not sure how fifth is mid-table. No need to talk about averages prior to that...just trying to establish what your view of 'normal is'.
Same with Brazil. Where once they had players called Garrincha, Tostao and Rivelino, they're now called things like Fred, Douglas, Dave and Malcolm, and they are atrocious.
I think you know what I'm trying to say don't you
Was hoping Jorginho would be LFC bound, the rumours were there a couple of months ago. Looks almost certain to be at City next season.
Jorginho is top average passes completed per game in any of the top European leagues, 97 per game. (Fernandino is 4th, so potentially improving City's possession!)