5 big-money signings who have disappointed so far this Premier League 2018-19 season

Manchester United's Fred (l)
Manchester United's Fred (l)

#1 Fred (Manchester United)

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Fred has found the going very tough so far
Fred has found the going very tough so far

When the Brazilian was 'snatched' from Manchester City, United fans were crowing all over social media on how they 'beat' their neighbours in the transfer market (second time after Alexis Sanchez).

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Given how the season has panned out, the shoe is firmly on the other foot as City fans can now mock their red-wearing co-habitants.

Fred arrived with much fanfare (and an amazing unveiling video) after he joined from Shakhtar Donetsk for £52 million plus bonuses (rising potentially to £61 million).

His skills, tenacity, and intelligence were meant to serve as the perfect foil to allow Paul Pogba the freedom to create havoc further upfront.

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This has not happened yet. He has looked slow, cumbersome, and unsure of his role especially during the dark days of the Jose Mourinho era.

Alongside the entire team, he looked like a very poor player under the Portuguese's management. This has improved somewhat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but as yet, Fred is yet to show the form that saw him become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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