Manchester United have reportedly moved ahead of rivals Manchester City and into pole position to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred this summer.
James Ducker of the Telegraph wrote that City, who came close to signing Fred in January, have "cooled their interest" in the Brazilian, leaving the Red Devils to steal a march in the hunt for his signature.
Ducker's report included quotes from Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin, who assured Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport Manchester will be the player's destination: "Fred will leave this summer. If not to Manchester City, then to Manchester United.