Man Utd agree to sell Fred in £13m transfer paving way for potential arrival of World Cup superstar

MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal with Fenerbahce for the sale of Fred.

The Brazilian will complete a £13million move to Turkey, paving the way for United to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina.

In a statement, the club confirmed an agreement has been reached in principal for Fred to move to Fenerbahce.

However, the transfer remains subject to a medical and an agreement on personal terms.

Fred is set to fly to Istanbul on Saturday in order to start his medical, the statement adds.

The 30-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2018.

During his five years in Manchester he made 213 appearances and scored 14 goals from midfield.

He was also a part of the side which won the Carabao Cup last season.

Fred’s departure is set to make way for Erik ten Hag to sign Moroccan international Amrabat.

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