Mateus Fernandes £85m asking price expected to be met

Mateus Fernandes is expected to be on the move this summer.

West Ham are reportedly expecting interest to intensify for the Portuguese midfielder in the coming weeks.

Manchester United supporters will certainly be keeping a close eye on developments.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that personal terms had already been agreed between Fernandes and Manchester United.

That placed the Red Devils in a strong position in the race for one of the Premier League’s most highly-rated young midfielders.

United have made midfield reinforcements a major priority this summer.

However, competition for Fernandes is becoming increasingly fierce.

According to the Daily Mail, West Ham are hoping to spark a bidding war for the 21-year-old, with one Premier League rival now seemingly prepared to meet the club’s £85 million valuation.

The report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to match West Ham’s asking price as they attempt to secure Fernandes’ signature.

Race for Mateus Fernandes heating up

Fernandes enjoyed an impressive campaign despite West Ham’s relegation, registering four goals and four assists in 38 appearances across all competitions.

His performances have attracted interest from several elite clubs.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both believed to be monitoring the midfielder’s situation, while Liverpool have also previously been linked with a move.

CentreDevils exclusively revealed that Fernandes had agreed personal terms with Tottenham, with Spurs accelerating negotiations in an attempt to beat rival interest.

That development followed previous reports suggesting Manchester United had already reached an agreement on personal terms with the player.

As things stand, it remains unclear which club currently leads the race.

United continue to admire Fernandes and have tracked him extensively, but they may now need to act quickly if they are to avoid losing out to domestic rivals.

With West Ham seemingly prepared to cash in for the right price, the battle for Fernandes could become one of the defining transfer sagas of the summer window.