Roma manager Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Fred from Manchester United.
The Brazilian midfielder will be made available by the Red Devils this summer.
As United wrap up the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea, Fred is likely to make way in the squad.
Per The Sun, Mourinho wants to be reunited with the player he secured for United when in charge of the club.
The paper's source said: Jose signed Fred for Manchester United and he remains a big, big fan of the player.
"He will not be a regular starter next season which has put Jose and Roma on red alert.
For Mourinho, Fred would be a key player and someone he'd be looking to build a midfield around. Roma's midfield is aging and is in desperate need of new faces."
