Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag sent Fred message ahead of next season

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Former Manchester United centre-back Wes Brown believes Fred can still have an important part to play under new manager Erik ten Hag despite the club's need for midfield reinforcements this summer.

United, who will get their pre-season preparations under way next week, are actively looking to bolster their midfield options following a disastrous 2021/22 campaign.

Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong and soon-to-be free agent Christian Eriksen currently top Ten Hag's wish list. Neither player is renowned as being a defensive-minded midfielder, which is what United's supporters believe the club needs most this summer, meaning Fred stands a good chance as continuing as the Reds' deepest midfielder.

He improved as the 2021/22 campaign went on and was one of few positives under former interim manager Ralf Rangnick. READ MORE: Manchester United stance on Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford futures in transfer window Although he is not considered in the same mould as Liverpool ace Fabinho or Rodri of Manchester City, in the sense that they are midfield enforces who will break up play and destroy opponents' attacks, Fred adds a sprinkling of energy to United's midfield.