Manchester United targets Mateus Fernandes amid midfield overhaul plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Manchester United is reportedly pursuing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes as they seek to bolster their squad. Fernandes, who scored five goals and provided four assists in 39 appearances last season, is seen as a potential successor to Casemiro, who is leaving as a free agent. His former coach, Vasco Seabra, highlighted Fernandes' ability to excel at higher competition levels and predicted a bright future for him. United face competition from Real Madrid, with manager José Mourinho interested in bringing the player to Spain. The club's pursuit appears to be intensifying as summer transfer activities begin.
- •Fernandes scored five goals and four assists with West Ham last season.
- •Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United as a free agent.
- •Real Madrid is also interested in signing Fernandes.
- •Vasco Seabra highlighted Fernandes' potential under high competition.
- •United's pursuit of Fernandes may intensify during the summer transfer window.
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