Manchester United leading Arsenal and Chelsea in race for £42m midfield sensation | OneFootball

Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for the West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

The Portuguese international has been outstanding since the £42 million move from Southampton, and he is a target for Arsenal and Chelsea as well. However, a report from TEAMtalk claims that Manchester United are now leading the race for his signature.

It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.

The 21-year-old will add control, composure and creativity to the team. He has five goals and five assists to his name for West Ham United in a disappointing season. His numbers could improve if he plays on a better team alongside quality players.

The Portuguese international would be the ideal long-term acquisition for Manchester United if they can get the deal done.

Manchester United need more depth in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term acquisition for them. He has the technical attributes to play for a big club, and he could be a star for the Red Devils with the right guidance.

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea could use more control in the middle of the park as well. Fernandez would be a major upgrade on Christian Norgaard at Arsenal. At Chelsea, he could support Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.