Mateus Fernandes makes Manchester United transfer declaration during talks with West Ham
Mateus Fernandes has made a move to Manchester United his priority (CameraSport via Getty)
Mateus Fernandes has told West Ham that he wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
The 21-year-old is set to leave West Ham this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season.
Fernandes is not short of options with United competing to sign the midfielder alongside Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, The Mirror reports that Fernandes has ‘let it be known’ during discussions with West Ham’s hierarchy that he wants to join United this summer.
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The report adds that United are confident that they can agree personal terms with Fernandes, who wants to play Champions League football next season.
Mateus Fernandes has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid (Getty)
However, United are not prepared to match West Ham’s £80 million asking price and are expected to submit a lower offer this week.
Jose Mourinho, who returned as head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as Madrid president earlier this month, has made Fernandes one of his midfield targets.
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