Fiorentina are willing to pay cash for Manchester United outcast Fred.

La Nazione says Fiorentina are plotting a move for Fred before the Serie A transfer window closes on September 2.

The Italian media outlet claims the Red Devils are willing to let the midfielder leave for 30million euros, almost half of the £52m paid to sign him from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer.

The report suggests Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade has made the Brazilian his priority and the Serie A club have entered negotiations with United.

Fred has produced one goal and one assist in 25 appearances for United, making just 13 Premier League starts.