Tottenham close to contract with Mateus Fernandes amid Real Madrid interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur is near a contract agreement with Mateus Fernandes, a key target for incoming manager Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid is also pursuing the West Ham midfielder, but Tottenham appears to be ahead in negotiations. Fernandes, who had a strong season at West Ham, is open to joining Spurs. Meanwhile, Manchester United is also interested in Fernandes but has not advanced negotiations. Real Madrid may need to consider alternative signings if Tottenham seals the deal.
- •Tottenham Hotspur is close to signing Mateus Fernandes.
- •Real Madrid also targets Fernandes ahead of the summer transfer window.
- •Fernandes is open to playing for Tottenham after a strong season.
- •Manchester United has expressed interest but has not made significant progress.
- •Real Madrid may explore other options if they lose out on Fernandes.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid dealt blow as Tottenham very close to reaching contract agreement with midfield target
"Real Madrid are firmly in the market for at least one new midfielder this summer, with incoming manager Jose Mourinho making it one of his priority signings before the start of the new season.Several ...
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