Manchester United lead chase for West Ham’s £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes
The Guardian · 2026-06-13 · archive
Real Madrid also among midfielder’s potential suitorsCastellanos an option for Everton amid likely exitsManchester United are leading the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The midfielder also has interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, but the strongest early moves have come from United as they look to boost Michael Carrick’s squad.West Ham hope to receive £80m for Fernandes, although they may face financial pressure to drop their asking price after their relegation from the Premier League. The club lost £104.2m last year and need to raise more than £100m in transfer sales this summer.Continue reading...
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West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes is attracting significant interest from several major European clubs, with Manchester United currently leading the pursuit. The Old Trafford club is eager to secure the player to strengthen Michael Carrick’s squad, though they face potential competition from Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain. While the Hammers have valued Fernandes at approximately £80 million, their negotiating position may be compromised following the club’s recent relegation. Financial reports detailing substantial losses from the previous year indicate that the club needs to raise more than £100 million through player sales this summer to address their fiscal requirements.
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