Man Utd reject ‘opening proposal’ from Turkish giants as midfielder interest ramps up

Manchester United have reportedly rejected an offer for midfielder Fred as the Brazil international continues to attract attention from a number of clubs.

The 30-year-old will head into the final 12 months of his current deal at Old Trafford and has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Fulham and several clubs across Europe. Turkish giants Galatasaray have made the first move for Fred and journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed an ‘opening proposal’ has been rejected by the Red Devils after the offer was ‘below expectations.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder is believed to be one of several United players to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag looks to build on an impressive first season in charge.

Speaking in the aftermath of the FA Cup Final defeat against Manchester City, the Brazilian said of his future: “I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left in my contract here. Now it’s holidays’ time and a good opportunity to rest.

“I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what is everyone’s decision. I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone. We have to see how next season will plan out. I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see. But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.”

Fred’s replacement within the United squad could be Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat after the Red Devils were credited with an interest in the World Cup star over the last 48 hours. A report in Italian news outlet Gazetta dello Sport has suggested the Serie A club will accept an offer of around £25.6million after the midfielder revealed he wanted to make a move to the Premier League or La Liga.