Spurs are willing to spend £80 million to bring in Mateus Fernandes from West Ham to boost their midfield. Fernandes, who is 21, was relegated with West Ham last season but had a standout season, with many top teams impressed. Manchester United were favourites to get his signature, but if it turns into a bidding war, they could walk away.
Spurs to Swoop in on Manchester United Target
Tottenham are keen on taking advantage of West Ham’s relegation by offering big money for their star midfield player Fernandes. Spurs hope to beat Man Utd in the transfer battle, hoping that if it turns into a bidding war, Man Utd will walk away. West Ham want £80 million for Fernandes, who they picked up from Southampton for 44 million Euros last year.
Fernandes has been a long-time target for Manchester United, who are now light in midfield after Casimiro left to play in the US. But it is well known that with the new Man Utd owners in place, they will not get involved in any bidding war for a player; they will simply move on to another target.
