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West Ham Tags Mateus Fernandes £85 m; United, Tottenham Battle

6/24/2026

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West Ham Sets Price

West Ham have set an £85 million price tag on 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur vie for him.
West Ham insist on a substantial upfront portion of any fee.
Tottenham have offered Fernandes a higher wage and a more lucrative overall package than United.
United must raise its wage offer, increase the upfront payment to West Ham, and improve the total package to secure him.

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Tottenham Outbids

Tottenham have allocated over £200 million for summer signings to reshape the squad under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
De Zerbi calls Mateus Fernandes a huge fan favourite and says he must fit the club’s possession-based plan.
West Ham, relegated after the 2025-26 season, demand a sizable upfront fee for any Fernandes transfer.
Tottenham intend to outbid Manchester United with a higher total package and better wages for Fernandes.

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Mendes Targets Tottenham

Jorge Mendes, Fernandes’ agent, is in talks with Tottenham to secure the midfielder’s transfer.
Fernandes has a contract running to 2031 with an option for 2032.
Real Madrid have dropped their pursuit, saying Fernandes prefers Tottenham.
Real Madrid are now eyeing Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández for Mourinho.
Gary Neville suggested Felix Nmecha as a cheaper alternative for Manchester United if they abandon the Fernandes deal.

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Liverpool Rejects

Manchester United have launched official premium matchday packages for the 2026-27 Premier League season through Seat Unique.
The packages provide exclusive seating, hospitality and behind-the-scenes access at Old Trafford.
Liverpool have turned down Inter Milan’s £21.7 million bid for 25-year-old midfielder Curtis Jones.
Liverpool’s asking price of around £35 million signals the club’s intent to keep the player this summer.

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West Ham Sets Price

West Ham have set an £85 million price tag on 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur vie for him.
West Ham insist on a substantial upfront portion of any fee.
Tottenham have offered Fernandes a higher wage and a more lucrative overall package than United.
United must raise its wage offer, increase the upfront payment to West Ham, and improve the total package to secure him.

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