Spurs pursue Mateus Fernandes after Tonali bid from Newcastle rejected
Yahoo Sports • 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.
- 8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham make Fernandes primary target over Tonali
- 8:41 PMBBC Sport — Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected
"Tottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as they target a central midfielder following a failed bid for Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali. Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively. Spurs are optimistic an agreement can be reached for the 21-year-old and the Hammers are understood to want about £80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:44 AMTottenham make Fernandes primary target over Tonali
Tottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as they target a central midfielder following a failed bid for Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali. Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively. Spurs are optimistic an agreement can be reached for the 21-year-old and the Hammers are understood to want about £80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 8:41 PMSpurs 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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