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David McDonnell

Fred drops Man Utd transfer hint as Brazilian midfielder plans talks with Erik ten Hag

Manchester United midfielder Fred hinted he could leave the club this summer after holding talks with boss Erik ten Hag.

Fred has one year left on his contract but the Brazil international admitted he is unsure if he will remain at United next season.

The 30-year-old, who joined United for £52million from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018, started just 12 Premier League games this season and is considering a move for more playing time.

Fred, handed a rare start in United's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat, was asked about his future and said: “I still don't know, I have to talk with my family.

“I still have one year left on my contract here. Now it's holiday time and a good opportunity to rest. I'll talk to my staff, to the club and see what everyone's decision is.

"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."

"Of course I always want to be playing, to be helping my team, and gladly I started the final and I think we played well.”

Reports last week suggested Fulham are keen on the Brazilian midfielder, who was spotted chatting to manager Marco Silva after the final game of the Premier League season at Old Trafford.

Fred was criticised for his role in Manchester City's winner at Wembley, with former United skipper Roy Keane pointing the finger after he fouled Kevin de Bruyne near the touchline.

"Fred had Kevin de Bruyne where he wants him," he told ITV Football. "De Bruyne has his back to goal and then Fred fouls him. It’s the height of stupidity. But we’ve seen that from him so many times over the years."

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