Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Fred is set to miss the start of preseason.

The central midfielder is absent from United's tour party that is heading to the United States.

With a 31-man squad jetting off to the East Coast, Fred was not on the plane, as he was dealing with a personal matter.

The club released a statement to that effect, with Fred having played 45 minutes in a friendly against Lyon this week.

United could soon have Andre Onana join up with his teammates in the USA, as he has all but completed his move from Inter Milan.

Per The Mail, he is going through his medical and will sign a contract before flying out to the USA.