Manchester United accelerates pursuit of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes

Manchester United is intensifying its efforts to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, as they seek to bolster their squad this summer. After a failed attempt to acquire Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, United has shifted focus to Fernandes, who has impressed during the current campaign. West Ham is reportedly holding out for a fee of around £80 million despite initial expectations that relegation would drive down his price. Other clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and PSG, have also shown interest. United anticipates making a formal offer soon, with West Ham needing to address their financial situation by the end of the month.

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