Manchester United Are Close To Signing This West Ham United Talent: Decent Signing For Carrick? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Manchester United are close to signing West Ham United talent Mateus Fernandes. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are eyeing a €92m move to sign the Portuguese talent this summer.

Fernandes’ Impressive Form In English Football

Fernandes managed to catch the eye at times with his performances at the centre of West Ham’s midfield last season. However, he failed to help them avoid relegation from the Premier League. The 21-year-old participated in 38 matches for the Hammers in the previous campaign, finding the back of the net four times and securing four assists in the process across multiple competitions.

The Portuguese sensation is currently one of the most gifted midfielders in the Premier League. Therefore, Man United would do well to get a deal done for him later this year.

His current contract at the London Stadium will expire in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Red Devils to land him on the cheap in this transfer window.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United applauds the fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at the London Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Will Fernandes Be A Good Signing For Manchester United Boss Michael Carrick?

Fernandes doesn’t mind working hard for his team defensively when needed. He can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area.

The Portuguese sensation can even contribute by scoring and creating a handful of crucial goals for his team. Fernandes is primarily a box-to-box midfielder but can also fill in as a defensive midfielder or as an attacking midfielder if required. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the Mancunian club.

We can expect Fernandes to improve the quality of Man United head coach Michael Carrick’s midfield in the long run. He is good enough to challenge for a regular first-team spot at Old Trafford in the coming seasons.

At 21, Fernandes has got a bright future ahead of him and would be a decent signing for the Red Devils to pull off in this summer transfer window. He will also help Man United compete across all fronts over the next decade.