Fred keeping focus on World Cup despite Manchester United links
The midfielder is linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Brazil midfielder Fred has insisted his focus remains firmly on the World Cup amid rumours of an impending £52million move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, came on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s 2-0 friendly win over Croatia at Anfield.
Fred told Brazilian newspaper Globo: “I’ll still talk to my agents to find out the reality of it.
“I want to focus only on the team. It’s a unique time, the World Cup. We have to try to forget things from outside.”
But Fred was evasive when questioned about his exact itinerary, insisting: “I’m going to talk to the people and meet my friends. I still do not know where I’m going.”
Brazil complete preparations ahead of their quest for a six World Cup title when they face Austria in Vienna next Sunday.
After the 2-0 win, Tite told reporters: “When there is some referral, which is inevitable, the plan is to resolve it as soon as possible.
“If I were a {manager}, I would ask to hire him too.”
United are already reportedly close to agreeing to sign 19-year-old right-back Diogo Dalot from Porto.
