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Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Matheus Fernandes at the end of the season.
The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder has impressed in the Premier League and Manchester United have scouted him extensively. They have been impressed with his performance and are considering signing him at the end of the season.
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Manchester United keen on Matheus Fernandes
The player’s transfer fee could be around 75 million euros, so it will be interesting to see if Manchester United are able to complete a deal. According to SportsBoom, they identified him as a “high priority” target.
It’s no secret that Manchester United need more quality in the middle of the park. Fernandes could be an ideal long-term signing for them. At 21 years old, he is very young and will only improve with coaching and experience. He has all the tools to develop into a top-class player for the Red Devils.
Fernandes is also a target for Manchester City.
Fernandes could help Man United improve
The midfielder adds control, creativity and composure in the middle of the park. He has all the tools to develop into a quality box-to-box midfielder in the Premier League. It would be difficult for him to turn down the chance to join Manchester United. They are one of the biggest clubs in the country and could provide him with the foundation to compete in Europe next season and fight for trophies.
Manchester United have shown significant improvement in recent weeks and are on course to qualify for the Champions League. The opportunity to join them will be exciting for the young midfielder. He is currently in the Premier League with West Ham and joining a bigger club could be the next step in his career. He could be an ideal long-term signing for Manchester United.
However, the asking price is quite high and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to pay.
