13/06/2026
🚨 Mateus Fernandes transfer update
* Manchester United are preparing to submit their first offer to West Ham for Mateus Fernandes.
* United have already opened discussions with West Ham in an attempt to negotiate the asking price down from £80–85 million, a valuation they are currently unwilling to meet.
* Manchester United are now leading the race for the midfielder after Arsenal decided not to enter a bidding war.
* Fernandes has emerged as United's top transfer target following the club's decision to walk away from a deal for Anderson.
* The player is said to be impressed by Manchester United's project and is open to joining the club. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
* The deal is being spearheaded by Jason Wilcox, who originally brought Fernandes to Southampton during his time at the club.
* United are pushing to accelerate negotiations, with West Ham under pressure to generate around £100 million in player sales before the end of June in order to comply with financial requirements.
**Sources:** Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Alex Crook, James Ducker, Sky Sports, Chris Wheeler and Florian Plettenberg.
