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Mateus Fernandes: Man United preparing offer for West Ham star
Manchester United are now pushing to secure the services of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United amid growing interest from clubs across Europe.
United have been closely monitoring Fernandes’ performances in east London. Despite West Ham’s relegation to the Championship, Fernandes has emerged as one of their leading targets, especially after Elliot Anderson became unattainable due to Nottingham Forest’s British transfer record price tag.
However, in recent weeks, the likes of Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have entered the race for Fernandes. This has seemingly alerted figures at Old Trafford, who are now ready to act swiftly to win the race for the Portuguese youngster’s signature.
Manchester United preparing offer for Mateus Fernandes
According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Mateus Fernandes is “one of the priority targets” for Manchester United.
It is claimed United are aware of the 21-year-old’s personal terms and “do not expect any issues on that front should a transfer agreement with West Ham be reached.”
More importantly, Plettenberg reports that the Premier League giants are preparing an offer for Fernandes.
“But nothing has been submitted to West Ham so far,” he underlines.
West Ham could accept £70m offer for Mateus Fernandes
West Ham signed Fernandes from Southampton in a deal worth around £42 million last year. It has been widely reported that the Hammers want double that fee this summer.
However, Football Insider claims “there is a feeling that Fernandes could be more affordable for United.”
It is understood the West Ham star could depart the club for a lower fee of around £70m this summer.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, Pete O’Rourke explained: “Forest want that British record fee of £125 million. Man United won’t be in contention to match those figures.
“His fee is expected to be a bit more reasonable, they could get it done at probably around £70m for that type of transfer target.”
Meanwhile, earlier today, The Telegraph suggested that United are leading the race to sign Fernandes, having moved ahead of Arsenal, who are reluctant to meet West Ham’s valuation of the 5’10” midfield genius.
United have already reached total agreement with Atalanta to make Ederson their first signing of the Michael Carrick.
Everything points to Fernandes following the Brazilian through the door at Old Trafford and becoming the club’s second signing.
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