Turkish giants Galatasaray have had their first bid for Brazilian midfielder Fred turned down by Manchester United.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian international is destined to leave Old Trafford this summer with Premier League outfit Fulham and a number of Saudi Arabia clubs also showing an interest in the 30-year-old.
EXCL: Galatasaray have approached Manchester United to sign Fred! 🟡🔴
Opening proposal already submitted — rejected by Man United, transfer fee was below expectations.
🇧🇷 Fred will leave United this summer as Saudi clubs, Fulham and more PL clubs are already working on it. pic.twitter.com/7rxNwiw6pZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2023
Fred set to leave Old Trafford this summer?
The Super Lig champions are expected to come straight back with an improved offer as the race for the defensive midfielder begins. The Brazilian joined United in 2018 from Ukranian side Shakhtar Donetsk and under manager Erik Ten Hag, Fred has often been described as being in the best form of his career.
However, midfield additions including Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and summer signing Mason Mount have pushed Fred down the pecking order and the holding midfielder is believed to be keen on leaving Old Trafford this summer in the hope of gaining more first-team opportunities next season.
