Manchester United lower Fred asking price to force through exit to Galatasaray
Posted by  badge Boss on Aug 02, 2023 - 07:49PM
Fred is set to leave Manchester United (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

have lowered their asking price for in a bid to accelerate the Brazilian’s exit from Old Trafford.

The 30-year-old is in a bid to raise transfer funds.

Fred joined United in 2018 for a fee of £52m but he’s entering the final year of his deal at Old Trafford.

He’s attracted interest from Fulham and Saudi Arabia, but it’s Galatasaray that are proving the strongest candidate.

United had been seeking around £18m for Fred, but the Turks have shown an unwillingness to stretch that far given they can sign him for free next summer.

But Alfredo Pedulla says United have lowered their asking price in light of Galatasaray’s stance.

Fred has a year left on his deal(Credits: AP)

It’s now claimed United are seeking around £12.9m for Fred, and are hopeful that this will speed up negotiations.

Once Fred is sold, United will put the money towards .

The Moroccan worked with Ten Hag at Utretcht and possesses a far greater passing range than Fred.

United expect to complete the £64m capture of Rasmus Hojlund in the next 24 hours after he .

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