Manchester United pursue Mateus Fernandes amid West Ham's financial struggles
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Manchester United is making significant progress in the pursuit of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The club faces competition from Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain. West Ham is looking for around £80 million for Fernandes but may need to reconsider this figure due to financial pressures following relegation from the Premier League. After reporting a loss of £104.2 million last year, West Ham aims to generate over £100 million in transfer sales this summer to stabilize its finances.
- •United leads interest for Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
- •West Ham hopes to sell Fernandes for £80 million.
- •Financial pressures may force West Ham to lower their asking price.
- •West Ham lost £104.2 million last year and needs significant transfer income.
- 1:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester United lead chase for West Ham’s £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes
"Real Madrid also among midfielder’s potential suitors Castellanos an option for Everton amid likely exits Manchester United are leading the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The midfielder also has interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, but the strongest early moves have come from United as they look to boost Michael Carrick’s squad. West Ham hope to receive £80m for Fernandes, although they may face financial pressure to drop their asking price after their relegation from the Premier League. The club lost £104.2m last year and need to raise more than £100m in transfer sales this summer. Continue reading...
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