Tottenham targets Mateus Fernandes with €100 million bid, Real Madrid out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur has made a reported bid close to €100 million for midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Real Madrid, one of the clubs interested in Fernandes, reportedly did not match the bid, signaling the end of their pursuit. Real Madrid had a clear investment limit for the player, and sources indicate no regret over losing out on this high-fee transfer. With this opportunity gone, Madrid will now focus on other targets, including Enzo Fernandez, although negotiations with Chelsea have yet to begin.
- •Tottenham bids nearly €100 million for Mateus Fernandes.
- •Real Madrid considered Fernandes but won't match the fee.
- •Fernandes reportedly headed to Tottenham, ruling out Madrid's involvement.
- •Real Madrid's focus shifts to alternative midfield targets, like Enzo Fernandez.
- •Negotiations with Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez have not yet started.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid would never have matched €100 million bid for Tottenham-bound midfielder
"Mateus Fernandes was one of the many midfield targets Real Madrid considered this summer in their bid to give the department a fresh lease of life.After all, they struggled in midfield last season, es...
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