Manchester United is preparing to make a move for Mateus Fernandes to strengthen their midfield.

Manchester United is preparing a surprising offensive in the transfer market, with West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes at the top of the Red Devils’ wish list. After securing the signing of Ederson from Atalanta, Michael Carrick is not slowing down and aims to completely revolutionize the midfield at Old Trafford this summer. The English giant wants to close the deal quickly for the young Portuguese player, in an ambitious move that threatens to get ahead of European powerhouses like PSG and Real Madrid.

Less than two months before the start of the new season, Manchester United has officially signed Ederson as the first major reinforcement of the summer, but the moves do not stop there. According to Fabrizio Romano, a renowned transfer expert, the club is in advanced talks with West Ham to secure Mateus Fernandes, one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League during this transfer window. Negotiations are progressing well, with the player and his entourage showing complete openness to a move to Manchester. West Ham, on the other hand, remains steadfast regarding the transfer fee: they will only negotiate for amounts close to £80 million, a figure that reflects the increasing valuation of the Portuguese international.


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This move by Manchester United is seen as a decisive step to restore prominence to the historic English club, which has had a season below expectations and is now looking to build a squad in the image of Carrick. The reinforcement of the midfield with recognized quality players is part of a deep restructuring strategy aimed at putting the Red Devils back in contention for major domestic and international titles. In addition to the direct impact on the quality of the football played, the potential duo of Ederson-Fernandes promises to bring back aggression, creativity, and balance to the midfield, something that has been lacking in recent seasons at Old Trafford.

Fabrizio Romano, through his YouTube channel, confirmed the progress of negotiations: “Contacts will continue in the coming hours and days for Mateus Fernandes. Manchester United is there. They want to secure the player and are in direct contact with his circle. Fernandes is very interested in a transfer to Manchester United. The talks are going well, both with the player and with his agent.” The journalist also added that, despite other potential suitors like PSG and Real Madrid, Manchester United seems to be in the lead in the process. “They are not going to rush, even knowing that there are other big clubs watching, but they want to close the deal before competition increases,” he emphasized.

West Ham, the owner of Mateus Fernandes’ rights, is not willing to make it easy, demanding a significant fee to release the midfielder. The London club knows it has one of the most valued assets in the Premier League and aims to maximize the financial return. Meanwhile, other rumors suggest that Manchester United may attempt to include another player from the Hammers in a potential double deal, with values around £130 to £140 million for two players. However, for now, all attention is focused on Fernandes, who has become the top priority for the Red Devils.

The conclusion of this dossier could happen in the coming days, as Manchester United’s management wants to secure their main targets before the start of pre-season and avoid last-minute bidding wars with other European giants. If this transfer materializes, it will be seen as a clear sign of the club’s new ambition and could trigger a genuine revolution in the squad led by Carrick. On the other hand, it remains to be seen how West Ham will react, as they risk losing one of their biggest prospects, and what impact this transfer will have on the balance of power in the Premier League. The market is heating up, and Manchester United promises not to stop here, in what is expected to be an explosive transfer window.

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