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Mateus Fernandes Transfer

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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

Kretinsky says West Ham do not need to sell

Daniel Kretinsky says West Ham do not need to sell players for financial reasons. He also says the club have spoken to key players and that immediate promotion is the priority.

That strengthens West Ham's reported £80m position on Mateus Fernandes, but it is not a promise that he will stay. Metro reports interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid, while United are said to be unwilling to meet the valuation.

No formal bid or agreed price has been reported. Kretinsky's statement explains the club's stance. It does not decide Fernandes's future.

Sources

  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United have accelerated their pursuit of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with Arsenal and Chelsea also interested and a potential fee of €50–60 million discussed.
  • Caught Offside (opens in a new tab) — Reports Manchester United are leading the race for Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
  • Sports View (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at up to £80m amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, citing The Times while noting that the clubs' willingness to meet the valuation remains uncertain.
  • The Times (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have communicated an asking price of up to £80m for Mateus Fernandes to Arsenal and Manchester United.
  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have set an £80m valuation for Mateus Fernandes amid reported interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and Aston Villa, with Manchester United said to believe a lower fee may be possible.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports an unnamed West Ham source expects Mateus Fernandes to leave, while Manchester United and Arsenal are linked with interest but no formal offer has been made.
  • Metro.co.uk (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham doubt Manchester United will meet their reported £80 million valuation of Mateus Fernandes, with talks yet to produce a formal offer and Arsenal also interested.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports claims of a stand-off between West Ham and Manchester United over Mateus Fernandes, with West Ham said to want £80 million and maintain they do not need to sell.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Arsenal have contacted West Ham regarding Mateus Fernandes, with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain also linked and an £80m valuation reported.
  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham and Manchester United are apart over an £80m valuation for Mateus Fernandes, with Manchester United and other clubs linked with the midfielder.
  • West Ham United (opens in a new tab) — Announces West Ham's signing of Mateus Fernandes from Southampton.
  • Evening Standard (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at around £80m and that Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the midfielder.
  • Daily and Sunday Express (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham want to retain Mateus Fernandes for another season and are seeking at least £80m, while Manchester United monitor the midfielder.
  • Manchester Evening News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham want Mateus Fernandes to stay for the 2026/27 season amid reported Manchester United interest, with a claimed asking price of at least £80m and no approach yet received.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham would demand £80m for Mateus Fernandes and reject a reported Manchester United offer in the region of £50m rising to £60m, while citing interest from several major clubs.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at around £84 million but may lower the midfielder’s asking price later in the summer, with Manchester United and other leading European clubs monitoring him.
  • West Ham Blog (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Manchester United remain interested in Mateus Fernandes but are reluctant to meet West Ham’s reported £80 million valuation and may submit a lower proposal.
  • The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham are justified in seeking £85 million for Mateus Fernandes, citing Fabrizio Romano's report of the valuation and discussing reported interest from several clubs.
  • Metro.co.uk (opens in a new tab) — Daniel Kretinsky said West Ham do not need to sell players for financial reasons.
  • The Times (opens in a new tab) — Publishes Daniel Kretinsky’s statement that West Ham are under no financial pressure to sell players and have spoken to key players.