Fred transfer to Manchester United: What type of player is he, where will the £52m signing fit in, who could miss out?

Fred's Manchester United transfer complete
The quality of Fred's passing that will have caught United's eye - here's what else you need to know Credit: Getty Images

Manchester United have announced their second summer signing: Brazilian midfielder Fred. Jose Mourinho is continuing to strengthen his United squad as he aims to mount a serious challenge to Manchester City next season.

City were also keeping tabs on Fred but turned their attentions to Napoli's Jorginho, leaving the path clear for United to complete a £52 million deal. So what can Old Trafford regulars expect from their new acquisition and why have United targeted him?

Career to date...

Fred's path is a well-trodden one for Brazilian players, moving from Internacional to Ukranian club Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013. Shakhtar has proven a fertile development ground over the past decade and more, with...

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