Mateus Fernandes could quit Premier League; ex-Sporting wanted | OneFootball

Mateus Fernandes is gaining more and more prominence in English football and could be at the center of a major transfer in the next summer window. The former Sporting player has been one of West Ham’s standout performers this season, and the prospect of the London club being relegated from the Premier League could speed up the young Portugal international’s departure at the end of the campaign.

According to the English newspaper 'The Sun', Arsenal are the latest club to join the race for the 21-year-old midfielder. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their midfield and see Mateus Fernandes as a solution capable of increasing competition for players such as Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.

Interest in the former Sporting player, however, does not stop with Arsenal. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also closely monitoring the player’s progress and are considering making an offer in the coming months. The Portuguese player’s consistent performances throughout the season have caught the attention of several European giants, increasing the pressure on West Ham.

It should be remembered that Mateus Fernandes joined the English club last summer after leaving Alvalade for a fee of around €46 million. At the time, Atlético Madrid also showed interest in signing the midfielder, but it was West Ham who ultimately secured the services of the player developed in Sporting’s academy.

With a contract valid for another four seasons, West Ham remain contractually protected, but a possible relegation could completely change the picture. The growth of the former green-and-white midfielder and the number of clubs interested point to a very busy summer surrounding Mateus Fernandes, who continues to confirm all the potential he had already shown at Sporting - which is also keeping a close eye on the possible departure of Morten Hjulmand.

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