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Manchester United pursues Mateus Fernandes as West Ham seeks bidding war

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Manchester United pursues Mateus Fernandes as West Ham seeks bidding war

Summary

Manchester United is actively working on acquiring Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The 21-year-old midfielder is reported to prefer a move to United, though West Ham has set an £80 million asking price, hoping to generate substantial interest from clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Jorge Mendes is leading the negotiations, but United remains cautious and is not willing to overpay. West Ham finds itself in a financial position where major sales are necessary following their relegation.

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By the Numbers

•Mateus Fernandes is targeted by Manchester United from West Ham United.
•West Ham has placed an £80 million price tag on Fernandes.
•Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked to the player.
•Jorge Mendes is leading the negotiations for Fernandes' transfer.
•Fernandes reportedly favors a move to Manchester United despite competition.

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mateus Fernandes: How Jorge Mendes is influencing United’s pursuit

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Manchester United are working on signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.However, the pursuit of the Portuguese sensation is unlikely to be as straightforward as it was in the case of Ederson.In...
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