UMVA has learned that Manchester United are sprinting ahead in the chase for West Ham United’s dazzling midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
The Red Devils are already reshaping their midfield, having locked in a deal for Ederson from Atalanta, and now they aim to add at least two more creative engines before the season opens.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that United’s board sees Fernandes as the perfect fit after a breakthrough campaign in east London, where his vision and drive turned heads across the league.
West Ham have set a price tag of £80 million for the 21‑year‑old Portuguese star, a figure United appear ready to meet as they push past rival interest.
While Arsenal have expressed admiration for the youngster, their manager has signaled that the club will not match the Hammers’ valuation, leaving United with a clearer path.
Negotiations have reportedly moved beyond the phone, with United officials speaking directly to Fernandes’ agent, Jorge Mendes, to lay the groundwork for an initial offer.
Yet the battle is not over; whispers suggest Real Madrid’s José Mourinho and Paris Saint‑Germain are also circling, hoping to lure the midfielder to continental glory.
If the transfer materialises, Fernandes will join fellow Portuguese Bruno Fernandes and teammate Diogo Dalot, creating a familiar trio that could ignite United’s return to the Champions League.
Insiders say the United captain has personally championed his namesake’s cause, urging the board to secure the deal before the summer window slams shut.
