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Spurs secure £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes amid Man Utd interest

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Spurs secure £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes amid Man Utd interest
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Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed an £85 million deal to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs have given Fernandes permission to undergo a medical, marking a potential record signing for the club. Manchester United also pursued Fernandes but opted not to meet Spurs' bid. Club officials at West Ham regard Fernandes as a top young talent, drawing comparisons to Declan Rice, who was sold for £105 million in 2023. The deal comes as Tottenham aims to strengthen its squad after previous transfer setbacks.

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  • •Tottenham agrees to an £85m deal for Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
  • •Fernandes will undergo a medical as part of the transfer process.
  • •Manchester United also sought Fernandes but declined to match the bid.
  • •West Ham considers Fernandes one of the best young players in the league.
  • •Spurs aim to rebound after missing out on key transfer targets last summer.
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Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.

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