Manchester United are very close to officially completing the transfer of Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk.
While a lot of the work on the deal is already done, including the player's medical, the deal is not official.
Fred must get his work permit if he is to become a member of the Manchester United squad for next season.
And Sky Sports is reporting that United should get the all clear to make the move official in the coming days.
The 25-year-old has a total agreement with United, while both clubs have already sealed a deal on a fee.
When his UK Work Permit is approved, he will be a United player.