As reported by The Mirror, Manchester United are set to rival Manchester City for the signature of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred this summer.

What's the story?

One of the key areas of the Man United team that Jose Mourinho needs to address this summer is their midfield, after a disappointing season in which they failed to battle rivals City for the Premier League title.

On their radar is Fred, who City are also interested in, with The Mirror reporting that he'll end up at one of the two clubs before next season.

The paper reckon he'll cost around £50m.

Can United convince him his future lies at Old Trafford?

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What can he bring to United?

Paul Pogba was effective in the first half of this season but arguably doesn’t have the midfield freedom to truly focus on supporting the Manchester United attack first and foremost.

Also, his lack of desire to show tactical discipline has visibly frustrated his manager in recent weeks and months, again subbing him off during their defeat to West Brom at the weekend.

Bringing in a player like Fred would certainly go a long way to solving that problem, his style of play focusing on winning back the ball and protecting his side’s defensive line.

He has plenty of experience under his belt despite being just 24 years of age and was integral to the Ukrainian’s progress to the Last 16 of the UEFA Champions League this season.

He could be a perfect accompaniment to the French international and forge a successful career at Old Trafford, especially with ageing defensive minded midfielders potentially on their way out of the club.

With goals and assists to his name this season too, is he the midfielder all-rounder Mourinho is looking for?