Manchester United deep in Mateus Fernandes deal amid Spurs interests
Manchester United remains in direct negotiation to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, facing fresh competition from Tottenham Hotspur while Spurs simultaneously push to finalize a separate deal for Sandro Tonali.
Manchester United has intensified its pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, maintaining direct communication with the player’s representatives and the Hammers for several weeks.
The 21-year-old Portuguese talent has emerged as a top summer priority for United manager Michael Carrick following West Ham’s recent relegation, though the Old Trafford hierarchy is currently negotiating down an initial £80 million valuation.
In a late twist, Tottenham Hotspur has also contacted Fernandes’ agent to explore the financial parameters of a potential hijack.
The inquiry, driven by Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi, is treated as entirely independent from Tottenham’s ongoing pursuit of Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali. The North London club remains highly confident of securing the Italian international despite expanding its midfield options.
