Manchester United pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes amid midfield overhaul

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Manchester United pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes amid midfield overhaul
Summary

Manchester United is actively seeking to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, indicating a significant midfield revamp following Casemiro's departure. The club aims to strengthen its squad after the Hammers' relegation, although West Ham values Fernandes at £80 million and is not in a hurry to sell. Fernandes, 21, reportedly wishes to join United to play alongside Bruno Fernandes. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United remains determined to secure the player and view him as a potential successor to Declan Rice.

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  • United's midfield overhaul follows Casemiro's departure
  • West Ham values Fernandes at £80 million
  • United targeting Fernandes after Hammers' relegation
  • Fernandes admires Bruno Fernandes and aims to join United
  • Interest from Real Madrid and PSG complicates negotiations
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  • 9:40 PMYahoo SportsMateus Fernandes: United see West Ham ace as the next Declan Rice
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Manchester United are planning a major midfield revamp, with Michael Carrick far from pleased with his current options.A Paris Saint-Germain style rebuild is on the cards following Casemiro’s depart...

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