West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has made Manchester United his priority destination in the summer transfer window, according to reports. The 21-year-old is expected to leave West Ham following their relegation from the Premier League, which has prompted the club to plan a £150 million fire sale.
Fernandes Attracts Major Interest
Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton last summer in a deal worth £38 million plus £4 million in add-ons. Despite the club's struggles, he has impressed this season, drawing interest from several top European clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atletico Madrid.
United as First Pick
According to the i Paper, Fernandes has made United his 'first pick' for the summer window. The report adds that United view Fernandes 'as the perfect foil' for their captain Bruno Fernandes and a move for the West Ham midfielder will be made 'in the coming weeks'. Earlier this month, reports claimed that Bruno Fernandes had also recommended the signing of his compatriot to United's hierarchy.
Transfer Fee and Contract
West Ham are understood to be seeking an £80 million fee for Fernandes, who still has four years left on his contract. Meanwhile, United have also held talks with Atalanta over a deal for their Brazilian midfielder Ederson. Reports in Italy last week claimed that United had agreed an initial €53 million (£45.8 million) deal with Atalanta.
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