Man Utd are reportedly interested in signing West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes in the summer transfer window.
The midfielder has been one of the Hammers’ few bright sparks in a poor campaign that could end in relegation.
Relegation from the Premier League could spark a fire sale at the end of the season and several top-flight clubs will be looking to snap up the 21-year-old.
Man Utd ‘interested’ in West Ham star Mateus Fernandes
According to The Telegraph, United have been “watching Fernandes closely” this season, with their scouting of the player “intensifying” in recent weeks.
The Portugal international is “expected” to leave West Ham this summer if they go down, but the club “want him to stay”.
United “decided against making a move” for him last year when Southampton were relegated, allowing West Ham to buy him for an initial £38 million (plus £4m in add-ons).
The east London outfit may struggle to hold onto Fernandes even if they stay up this term, with the midfielder “being discussed by a number of clubs”.
Fernandes is on Man Utd’s list of transfer targets as they look to rebuild their midfield. Casemiro is set to leave and the club reportedly want to offload Manuel Ugarte, who has failed to make an impact since his £42m move from PSG in 2024.
The Red Devils have been linked with a host of midfielders, including Elliott Anderson, Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Sandro Tonali.
