Manchester City are aiming to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred this month.

The Daily Mail says City are pushing for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred after proposing a £50million deal to secure his signature in January.

Shakhtar are reluctant to lose the Brazilian while they are still in the Champions League but City are wary of rival interest from the likes of Manchester United and want to get a deal tied up.

Shakhtar had planned to sell winger Bernard to China but a proposed deal has now fallen through. City's offer can help Shakhtar as they consider a stadium move also amid security fears.