Manchester United have turned down Galatasaray's opening offer for Fred as it fell 'below expectations', according to reports.
Fred is expected to depart Old Trafford this summer, with Erik ten Hag deeming him surplus to requirements following the acquisition of Mason Mount.
Furthermore, the manager is looking to raise funds in order to sign a new striker, with Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund heavily linked.
The good news for United is that there is plenty of interest in the midfielder, with Galatasaray joinng Fulham, several other Premier League clubs and Saudi Arabian sides in the race for his signature.
The bad news is that no one is yet to offer the £20million that the Red Devils want for the Brazil international whose contract expires next summer, with the Cottagers refusing to make a move until the price tag is lowered.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Turkish giants have submitted their opening bid and although we don't yet know how much it was worth, United rejected it as it fell 'below expectations'.
Fred joined United from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018 in a transfer worth £47m and was one of Jose Mourinho's last ever signings for the club.
His form has drastically fluctuated over his 213 appearances but has played some of his best football under Ten Hag, winning his first major honour with the club this year in the form of the Carabao Cup.
The 30-year-old is one of four players Ten Hag is keen to get rid of this summer, alongside Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho and Scott McTominay.
Just as with Fred though, United are having trouble shifting the trio with many clubs baulking at the fees being asked for them.
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