Manchester United have reportedly made Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti their top summer transfer target and are willing to spend £100 million to bring the Italy international to Old Trafford.
Manager Jose Mourinho is keen to create a new-look midfield and wants to partner Verratti with Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred, according to Tom Hopkinson of the Sunday Mirror.
The Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Fred. Football writer Ben Fairthorne offered an update on the move:
Ben FairthorneDeal done - Fred to have his United medical next week.