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Mateus Fernandes Transfer

Started Last Movement

Mateus Fernandes has completed his move from West Ham to Tottenham. The midfielder completed his medical and signed for Spurs, with the fee reported at £85 million.

No-Guff Summary

  • Outcome: Mateus Fernandes has completed his move from West Ham to Tottenham.
  • Deal: He completed his medical and signed for Spurs; the fee is reported at £85 million.
  • Status: The summer transfer is settled rather than an active negotiation.
Development

Liverpool reportedly enquire about Fernandes

Liverpool have reportedly enquired about Mateus Fernandes. That is the development, modest as it is.

Live4Liverpool, citing TEAMtalk, says the Reds have asked about the West Ham midfielder and relays a valuation of around £70m. Neither a bid nor an agreement is reported.

Sources

  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports Liverpool's initial talks over Fernandes and relays claims about interest from other clubs, West Ham's stance and a possible £55m valuation.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — Reports Ben Jacobs’ claim that Fernandes is expected to be sold if West Ham are relegated and provides context on Manchester United’s interest.
  • FootballTransfers (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in Mateus Fernandes and discusses a potential West Ham asking price.
  • Sky Sports (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United’s midfield targets, including Mateus Fernandes, and the club’s reported plans for the summer.
  • Chelsea News (opens in a new tab) — Reports Chelsea interest in Mateus Fernandes and argues Manchester United may be better placed to sign him if West Ham are relegated.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports and speculates on Fernandes potentially leaving West Ham and James being considered as a replacement.
  • The Irish Independent (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in Mateus Fernandes and describes the potential transfer context, valuation and contract situation.
  • Sports View (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in Mateus Fernandes, possible Paris Saint-Germain interest, and West Ham's position on retaining him.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Published the opinion piece containing the discussion of Fernandes, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and David Sullivan.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in signing Mateus Fernandes, citing Ben Jacobs.
  • The Mirror (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United's interest in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and its broader midfield plans.
  • The Irish Independent (opens in a new tab) — Manchester United are interested in signing Mateus Fernandes, and his future may depend partly on West Ham’s relegation status.
  • Football-Talk (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United have intensified their interest in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with West Ham expected to seek a fee above his cited £30m valuation.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Mateus Fernandes is linked with Manchester United and outlines Jamie O’Hara’s view of the midfielder, alongside possible replacement planning at West Ham.
  • TEAMtalk (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United are preparing to intensify their efforts to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and that sources have outlined West Ham’s stance on a possible sale.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United are preparing to pursue West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with Jason Wilcox expected to intensify efforts amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United are pursuing Mateus Fernandes and that his potential departure could depend on West Ham’s Premier League status, while attributing the talks with his representatives to Ben Jacobs.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United interest in Mateus Fernandes and says West Ham's ability to retain the midfielder could depend on avoiding relegation.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Ben Jacobs via The United Stand, that Mateus Fernandes is open to joining Manchester United, while no concrete offer is reported.
  • Football365 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United are accelerating their pursuit of West Ham player Matheus Fernandes, while claiming the player is open to a move and valued at £44m.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, while citing Pete O’Rourke’s view that relegation could make the player difficult for West Ham to retain.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United have intensified their interest in West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, citing Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, while noting that a West Ham relegation could make the player difficult to retain.
  • FootballTransfers (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Mateus Fernandes has emerged as a possible Manchester United replacement for Casemiro after impressing against Arsenal, while noting that no concrete transfer action is reported.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have set an £84 million valuation for Mateus Fernandes amid reported Manchester United interest, with his future potentially affected by relegation.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports a claim that Manchester United are interested in Mateus Fernandes and that West Ham would seek £84 million for his transfer.
  • ESPN.co.uk (opens in a new tab) — ESPN relays reports that West Ham retain interest in free-agent striker Dusan Vlahovic, that Manchester United admire Mateus Fernandes and that Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton are interested in Jarrod Bowen.
  • Stretty News (opens in a new tab) — Stretty News quotes Lyall Thomas saying Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Mateus Fernandes and positioning to make midfield offers; it also says Fernandes is reportedly open to joining.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — CaughtOffside, citing Sky Sports, says Manchester United are increasing their interest in Mateus Fernandes as they seek two midfield additions.
  • EPL Index (opens in a new tab) — EPL Index, citing Sky Sports, says Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Mateus Fernandes, whose availability could change if West Ham are relegated.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh quotes an unnamed agent dismissing the reported £84m valuation of Mateus Fernandes, while reporting that West Ham would want a profit on the midfielder.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone, citing The Sun, says Manchester United admire Mateus Fernandes; the article notes links between United and his representatives but does not report a new approach.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — The Hard Tackle, citing Sky Sports, says Manchester United are stepping up their effort to sign Mateus Fernandes and Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — West Ham World, citing The Sun, says Manchester United want Mateus Fernandes, with Michael Carrick and Jason Wilcox reported to admire him.
  • Football365 (opens in a new tab) — Football365, citing TEAMtalk, says Liverpool have enquired about Mateus Fernandes while West Ham value him at about £70m.
  • Sports Mole (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool interest in Mateus Fernandes and a potential £70m asking price.
  • TEAMtalk (opens in a new tab) — TEAMtalk reports Liverpool and other clubs have enquired about Mateus Fernandes and quotes Graeme Bailey saying West Ham believe they can command around £70m.
  • CaughtOffside (opens in a new tab) — CaughtOffside, citing TEAMtalk, reports Liverpool and Manchester United interest in Mateus Fernandes and a possible £70m valuation.
  • Stretty News (opens in a new tab) — Stretty News, citing TEAMtalk, says Manchester United hope to sign Mateus Fernandes, while Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have enquired and a £70m price is reported.
  • live4liverpool.com (opens in a new tab) — Relays TEAMtalk's Liverpool enquiry and £70m valuation report.