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United Eye Mateus Fernandes After Rice Chooses Arsenal

5/21/2026

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he was gutted that Declan Rice chose Arsenal over United in summer 2023.
Rice left West Ham for Arsenal for a club-record £105 million fee.
United plan to sign two or three midfielders, eyeing 21-year-old West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at £50-80 million, which may fall if West Ham are relegated.
Bruno Fernandes urges United to sign Mateus, whom Mikel Arteta admires for his versatility.

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he was gutted that Declan Rice chose Arsenal over United in summer 2023.
Rice left West Ham for Arsenal for a club-record £105 million fee.
United plan to sign two or three midfielders, eyeing 21-year-old West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at £50-80 million, which may fall if West Ham are relegated.
Bruno Fernandes urges United to sign Mateus, whom Mikel Arteta admires for his versatility.