Man United eye £70m missing-piece, Bruno Fernandes could help seal move

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·17 mai 2026

Man United eye £70m missing-piece, Bruno Fernandes could help seal move

Manchester United are hoping to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United at the end of the season.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, they have been monitoring the 21-year-old central midfielder for most of the season, and they are now formulating plans to improve the midfield unit ahead of next season. They need more quality and control in the middle of the park, and the Portuguese International would be ideal.

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Meanwhile, the report claims that four other Premier League clubs are also interested in the 21-year-old midfielder.

Mateus Fernandes asking price revealed

The player will cost around £70 million, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United is willing to pay up. There is no doubt they have the financial resources to afford the young midfielder, and he could prove an asset to them. He will help them control games better. He is a hard-working player who can help out defensively as well.

It will be interesting to see if Bruno Fernandes can play a key role in getting the player to Manchester United. The 21-year-old could be tempted to join up with his compatriot at Old Trafford.

Fernandes could move on

West Ham United is fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they could go down at the end of the season. Fernandes will not want to compete in the second division of English football. It would be ideal for him to join a bigger club, and Manchester United could be a good fit.

As for the other clubs keen on him, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have made enquiries. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to come forward with an official offer to get the deal done.