Bruno Fernandes has recommended the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes to Manchester United’s hierarchy, according to reports.
United are in the market to sign at least one new central midfielder in the summer transfer window with Casemiro due to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season when his contract expires.
Several options are being considered by United, including Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United.
According to The Telegraph, Mateus Fernandes is also on United’s midfield shortlist and the 21-year-old could be available for a cut-price fee if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season.
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The report adds that Bruno Fernandes has ‘talked up his namesake and compatriot’s credentials’ to United’s recruitment team.
Mateus Fernandes earned his first call-up to Portugal’s senior squad last month and made his debut appearance as a substitute for Bruno Fernandes during a 2-0 friendly win against the United States.
West Ham signed Mateus Fernandes from Southampton last summer in a deal worth £38m plus £4m in add-ons.
He still has four years remaining on the contract he signed with West Ham in last summer’s transfer window.
Fernandes joined Sporting CP’s academy as a schoolboy but made just 10 appearances for the Portuguese club before his £15m move to Southampton in 2024.
So far this season, Fernandes has scored four goals and registered three assists in 35 appearances for West Ham.
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