Local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly ready to battle for the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred.
According to the Paul Hetherington of the Daily Star Sunday, having fought for Alexis Sanchez already in this transfer window, the two Premier League giants are ready to lock horns again.
Hetherington reported Shakhtar value the midfielder at £50 million and that while City were initially considering a summer move for the player, they will try to get the deal done midseason to strengthen their efforts to claim silverware on four fronts.