Real Madrid hesitates on West Ham's asking price for Fernandes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Real Madrid is evaluating their transfer strategy as they pursue Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United following the club's relegation. Despite recent signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, Madrid may withdraw from negotiations due to West Ham's £80m asking price, which they view as excessive. Jose Mourinho reportedly flagged Fernandes as a target to bolster the midfield. Entering a competitive market, Madrid observes Manchester United's interest in the midfielder as well. The club has the financial backing for significant signings this summer but considers the risk associated with Fernandes given his limited experience at the top level.
- •Real Madrid signed Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries recently.
- •Mateus Fernandes is targeted to strengthen the midfield.
- •West Ham's £80m asking price poses a challenge for Madrid.
- •Manchester United is also interested in Fernandes.
- •Madrid's transfer decisions reflect their strategy amid competition.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho pushing Real Madrid to sign €140m midfielder
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid not prepared to pay asking price for Jose Mourinho target
"Real Madrid have been very busy in the last few weeks, with now four signings having been wrapped up before the transfer window even opens. Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries were done prior to Flore...
"Real Madrid have been very busy in the transfer market over the last few weeks, but their work is far from over. The signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries are already wrapped up, and in the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:20 AMJose Mourinho pushing Real Madrid to sign €140m midfielder
Real Madrid have been very busy in the last few weeks, with now four signings having been wrapped up before the transfer window even opens. Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries were done prior to Flore...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:20 PMReal Madrid not prepared to pay asking price for Jose Mourinho target
Real Madrid have been very busy in the transfer market over the last few weeks, but their work is far from over. The signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries are already wrapped up, and in the ...
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