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Brazil boss Tite approves Jose Mourinhos push to sign Fred for Manchester United

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Brazil boss Tite approves Jose Mourinho's move to sign Fred for Man Utd — Fred is on the verge of joining Manchester United. (AFP/Getty Images)

Brazil manager Tite has approved Jose Mourinhos push to sign Fred for Manchester United.

United are keen to quickly complete a deal for the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder and are hopeful that the transfer can be finalised before the start of Brazils World Cup campaign.

Fred is currently in Liverpool and featured at Anfield on Sunday as Brazil sealed a 2-0 victory over Croatia.

The 25-year-olds representatives are also in England and the midfielder is set to undergo a medical before linking back up with Brazils national team for the remainder of their World Cup preparations.

When asked about Freds impending move to United, Tite admitted he is also keen for the deal to be resolved quickly and has supported Mourinhos efforts to sign the player.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Fred of Brazil during the International friendly match between Croatia and Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) — Fred featured at Anfield in Brazils 2-0 win over Croatia on Sunday. (Getty Images)

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Edu [Gaspar, general coordinator for Brazils national team] has a very loyal relationship with the players, said Tite.

When there is a club-related matter, which is inevitable, they will put it to us and the goal is to resolve it as soon as possible to get the mind geared towards the national team.

If I were a coach, I would ask him to sign him, too.