Manchester United is reportedly set to enhance its midfield options as the summer transfer window approaches. According to Sky Sports News, the club has targeted West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes and is preparing to submit their first official bid.
West Ham has placed a valuation of approximately £80 million on Fernandes. However, Manchester United believes this figure may be inflated and is hopeful of negotiating a more agreeable price during discussions.
The management at West Ham is optimistic about Fernandes’s potential, drawing comparisons to Declan Rice, who was transferred to Arsenal for £105 million in 2023. As such, the club is in no immediate rush to finalize any decision regarding the sale of the Portuguese midfielder, even following their relegation from the Premier League.