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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

Tottenham reportedly offer players in Fernandes package

Tottenham have offered players to West Ham as part of their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes, according to THEspursweb. The outlet, relaying ExWHUEmployee, says a possible Mikey Moore loan is included.

The report does not say West Ham have accepted any player proposal. No submitted cash bid or transfer agreement is reported.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports a claim that Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Mateus Fernandes, while no club-to-club agreement is described.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — The Peoples Person relays reports that Real Madrid have ruled out Mateus Fernandes and that the midfielder now favours Tottenham.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone relays a report that Mateus Fernandes favours a move to Tottenham amid interest from other clubs.
  • The 4th Official (opens in a new tab) — The 4th Official relays Fabrizio Romano’s report that Tottenham are talking to Mateus Fernandes’s agent while Manchester United continue their pursuit.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone relays Ben Jacobs' claim that Tottenham are in advanced talks with Mateus Fernandes while West Ham continue to seek about £80 million.
  • BBC (opens in a new tab) — BBC Sport reports that Tottenham have accelerated their interest in Mateus Fernandes and that talks are ongoing and progressing positively, with West Ham seeking about £80 million.
  • EPL Index (opens in a new tab) — EPL Index relays BBC Sport's report that Tottenham have made Mateus Fernandes a primary midfield target and that talks are ongoing and progressing positively.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — West Ham Zone relays a Sun report that Tottenham are prepared to outbid Manchester United on wages for Mateus Fernandes while talks with the player are described as advanced.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Read West Ham relays The Times' report that Tottenham hope to beat Manchester United to Mateus Fernandes in a deal that could reach about £80 million, without reporting a submitted bid.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — The Hard Tackle relays Sky Sports' report that Tottenham are preparing an offer for Mateus Fernandes and are willing to pay about £85 million, but does not report that a bid has been submitted.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh says Tottenham could include a season-long Mikey Moore loan in a proposed package for Mateus Fernandes, while West Ham are expected to maintain their valuation.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — The Peoples Person relays the suggestion that Tottenham could include a Mikey Moore loan in a package for Mateus Fernandes, while West Ham are expected to hold to their valuation.
  • THEspursweb (opens in a new tab) — THEspursweb relays ExWHUEmployee claiming Tottenham have offered players to West Ham as part of their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes, including a possible Mikey Moore loan. It does not establish acceptance or an agreement.
  • TEAMtalk (opens in a new tab) — TEAMtalk reports that Tottenham are preparing a player-based proposal for Mateus Fernandes, with Mikey Moore among the possible names. The Article also says Manchester United remain in talks; it does not establish an accepted bid or agreement.