With the signing of Fred almost confirmed, Manchester United are off to a very positive start with regards to their summer transfer dealings. Though he may not have the star power of a Paul Pogba or an Alexis Sanchez, Fred could very well turn out to be a very astute signing by the club.
Fred is a dynamic box to box midfielder who should improve United’s tempo going forward. At 25 years of age, he is also just about to enter the prime of his career which is something that should further excite United fans.
Though he is often compared to his Brazilian compatriot Fernandinho, Fred is a slightly different player, in the sense that he is more attack minded than his counterpart. Fred is an all action box to box midfielder, who in theory should significantly improve United’s style of play