The video will start in 8 CancelClick to play Tap to playGet Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailManchester City have proposed a £50m deal to bring Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred to the Etihad. The Ukrainians are reluctant to lose the Brazilian midfielder due to their Champions League presence in the last 16. But with Manchester United also keen and proving their intent by outbidding them to move ahead in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez, City want to rush through a deal, report the Mail. It would provide much-needed cover for Pep Guardiola's side should Fernandinho suffer an injury or require a rest.

Source: Daily Mirror January 20, 2018 23:15 UTC