Manchester United pursue Mateus Fernandes as West Ham prepare to sell

Manchester United aim to purchase Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, expecting a price drop due to the club's financial situation. West Ham, facing relegation, needs to raise around £150m from player sales by June 30 to meet financial regulation requirements. They posted a loss of £104m last year, intensifying the urgency. United sees an opportunity to acquire Fernandes, currently priced at £85m, especially with his interest in joining Old Trafford. Other clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 21-year-old.

• 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd eye Mateus Fernandes as West Ham face fire sale before June 30, confident fee will drop below £85m