REAL MADRID expect Manchester United to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
have cooled their interest in , who has also been linked with following the return of as coach.
Mateus Fernandes is likely to leave West Ham with Man Utd leading the race Credit: Getty
Real Madrid expect Fernandes to head to Old Trafford this summer Credit: Getty
But Madrid are not expected to make a formal approach for Fernandes as ’s interest is already advanced.
SunSport revealed on Friday that .
Fernandes, 21, is at the top of United’s shortlist of Premier League midfielders after favoured a move to .
value Fernandes at £80million but United hope to strike a compromise following the Hammers’ relegation to the .
United may have to be patient to conclude a deal for Fernandes amid substantial upheaval at the London Stadium.
resigned as West Ham co-chair earlier this month.
Investigations by Panorama and The Times detailed allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour by Sullivan.
Sullivan, 77, said he “categorically” denies the claims.
Fernandes played against United in February Credit: PA
Royal Mail owner Daniel Kretinsky is about to become West Ham’s biggest shareholder but it is unclear if manager will remain in charge.
Fernandes joined West Ham from relegated Southampton for £38m last summer and missed out on a place in Portugal’s World Cup squad, having made his debut in March.
United’s interest in Fernandes highlights further backing for director of Jason Wilcox, who tracked the midfielder when he led recruitment at Southampton.
Wilcox left Southampton for United in April 2024 and Fernandes moved to St Mary’s from for £15m four months later.
If Fernandes completes a transfer to United, he will become the first player West Ham have sold to the club since in 1989.
United were interested in but never tabled a formal offer for the international before his £105m switch to Arsenal in 2023.
Mourinho’s agent, , represents Fernandes and he could become the third of his clients to move to United within the past two years.
United brought in and , their two most expensive signings, in the 2024 summer transfer window.
Real Madrid were working on a deal to sign the 18-year-old Yoro before United gazumped them with an offer that totalled almost £60m.
United are keen to sell Ugarte this summer as part of their midfield overhaul. The club have already agreed to sign international from Atalanta for £35m.
, who is also one of Mendes’s clients, has agreed to join Real Madrid after his contract expires.
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