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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

United reportedly speak to Fernandes's camp

Manchester United have reportedly spoken to Mateus Fernandes's camp, which is at least more useful than another claim that they admire him.

The Peoples Person says the West Ham midfielder is open to the move. It also reports that West Ham could seek around £60m if they are relegated, rather than the £84m valuation claimed elsewhere.

That does not amount to a deal with West Ham. The account reports no approach to the club, bid or agreement.

Sources

  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — The Peoples Person says Manchester United have spoken with Mateus Fernandes's camp, that he is open to the move and that West Ham could seek around £60m rather than the £84m reported elsewhere.
  • talkSPORT (opens in a new tab) — talkSPORT says Jarrod Bowen is unlikely to push for a move after survival and Mateus Fernandes is likely to leave after relegation; its wider list is presented as a projected clearout.
  • Sports View (opens in a new tab) — Sports View, citing The Telegraph, says Bruno Fernandes has talked up Mateus Fernandes to Manchester United and reports a relegation-dependent price range.
  • Football365 (opens in a new tab) — Football365, citing TEAMtalk, says Manchester United have contacted Mateus Fernandes's representatives and that he is extremely keen on the move.
  • Metro.co.uk (opens in a new tab) — Metro, citing The Telegraph, says Bruno Fernandes has recommended Mateus Fernandes to Manchester United's recruitment team.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — The Peoples Person reports initial Manchester United contact with Mateus Fernandes's representatives and says PSG are interested but currently prioritising attacking signings.
  • Stretty News (opens in a new tab) — Stretty News quotes Sully saying Manchester United have made initial contact with Mateus Fernandes's representatives and he is very open to the move; PSG and Arsenal are also linked.
  • Manchester Evening News (opens in a new tab) — The Manchester Evening News says Mateus Fernandes appears certain to leave West Ham and is on Manchester United's radar, with a bidding war possible.
  • Football-Talk (opens in a new tab) — Football-Talk, citing TEAMtalk, says Manchester United are frontrunners after talks with Mateus Fernandes's representatives and that he is keen on the move.
  • 3 Added Minutes (opens in a new tab) — 3 Added Minutes, citing TEAMtalk, says Manchester United have contacted Mateus Fernandes's entourage and that he is open to the move.
  • The Peoples Person (opens in a new tab) — The Peoples Person repeats Manchester United's reported interest in Mateus Fernandes and quotes Neil Harris arguing United should sign him, with a relegation price of about £60m suggested.