Manchester United recently rejected Galatasaray’s offer for Fred, whose contract at Old Trafford is set to expire in the summer. The club has placed a price tag of £20 million on the midfielder, however, thus far no club has met these expectations. This has led to speculation as to who Fred’s next team could be, with interest from a variety of clubs including Premier League sides, Fulham, Saudi Arabian teams, and Galatasaray.
Furthermore, other players such as Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, and Scott McTominay have also been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Erik ten Hag, yet teams have been put off by the prices being asked. In light of this, Levi Colwill has become the target of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham, whilst Christian Pulisic has criticised Chelsea for lack of opportunities.
Key Takeaways
– Manchester United has rejected Galatasaray’s offer for Fred, as it fell below their expectations.
– Fred has one year left on his contract with Manchester United and is expected to leave the club this summer.
– Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has deemed Fred surplus to requirements and wants to get rid of him.
– Despite interest from various clubs, including Galatasaray, Fulham, Premier League clubs, and Saudi Arabian sides, no one has offered the desired price for Fred yet.
Fred’s Contract Situation
Fred has one year left on his Manchester United contract, and is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. Erik ten Hag has deemed Fred surplus to requirements and the club are looking to recoup as much of their £47 million investment as possible.
Reportedly, Manchester United want £20 million for Fred, yet no club has matched the asking price yet. Galatasaray, Fulham, Premier League clubs, and Saudi Arabian sides have all expressed an interest, however Galatasaray’s opening bid fell below expectations and was rejected.
The Cottagers have refused to make a move until the asking price is lowered, while other clubs may not be willing to pay the fee due to the current financial climate.
Fred has endured mixed spells at United, making 213 appearances and winning his first major honour with the club this year. He is one of four players Ten Hag wants to get rid of, alongside Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, and Scott McTominay, yet many clubs are baulking at the fees being asked for the trio.
As the transfer saga unfolds, it remains to be seen if anyone meets Manchester United’s demands for Fred.
Clubs’ Interest in Fred
Various clubs have expressed interest in the player Fred, who is currently under contract with Manchester United. Galatasaray, Fulham, Premier League clubs, and Saudi Arabian sides have all been linked to the player. However, none have been willing to meet the £20 million asking price that the English club have set.
The Cottagers have refused to make a move until the price is lowered, suggesting that the Turkish giants may have submitted an opening bid that was below expectations.
Fred joined Manchester United in 2018 for a fee of £47 million, but his form has fluctuated over his 213 appearances. Despite this, he won his first major honour with the club this year. He is one of four players that Erik ten Hag wants to get rid of and, like Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, and Scott McTominay, there is difficulty in selling them due to the fees being asked for the trio.
It remains to be seen whether any of the interested clubs will be willing to meet the asking price or if the player will leave Old Trafford in a lower deal. With only one year left on his contract, it is likely that Fred will leave the club this summer.
Difficulty in Selling Players
Due to the fees being asked for Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, and Scott McTominay, difficulty has arisen in selling these players.
With these players being deemed surplus to requirements by Erik ten Hag, and with many clubs baulking at the fees, Manchester United are struggling to offload them.
Maguire and Sancho, in particular, have been subject to intense interest, yet few have been willing to meet the exorbitant transfer fees.
McTominay, meanwhile, has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubs, but is yet to be the subject of a concrete offer.
Thus, the Red Devils have been unable to capitalise on the trio’s potential value.
It remains to be seen if any of the three will be moved on before the transfer window closes.
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