Spurs pursue Mateus Fernandes after Tonali bid from Newcastle rejected
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur is intensifying its pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at £80 million. This follows a rejected bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, which was reportedly worth around £80 million. Tottenham is actively looking to strengthen their midfield amid ongoing talks for Fernandes, with optimism about reaching an agreement. Spurs have already made significant moves in the transfer market this summer, having signed four players to bolster their squad, including goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer.
- •West Ham values Mateus Fernandes at £80 million.
- •Tottenham's bid for Sandro Tonali was recently rejected.
- •Ongoing talks are progressing positively for Fernandes.
- •Spurs have signed four players this summer, including Dubravka.
- •De Zerbi is interested in Tonali, who has four years left on his contract.
- 8:41 PMBBC Sport — Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected
"West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at £80m amid interest from Tottenham, who want a central midfielder this summer and have had a bid rejected for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.
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