After failing to hijack Manchester city’s bid to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, Jose Mourinho is looking to outmuscle their city rivals to the signature of another player again.
The Red Devils have reportedly entered the race for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder, Fred according to Sun Sport.
Mourinho is short of options in midfield and the unavailability of Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini, and Michael Carrick has affected his team so much this season.
Fred is one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe this season, and his performance against Manchester City in the Champions League caught the eye of Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola is lining up a summer move for him as a replacement for Fernandinho or Yaya Toure as one of them is set to leave after this season.
Mourinho is unhappy that Carrick has not been able to make any contribution to his team this season after signing a one-year extension last summer.
The Portuguese manager believes Fred has the pedigree to thrive in the Premier League, and his Champions League experience is an added advantage.
A move this month could prove difficult, but the Red Devils can agree to a deal to sign him next summer.
