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Manchester United are aiming to sign Matias Fernandes from West Ham United.
The London club has been relegated from the Premier League, and key players are likely to leave the team. The 21-year-old will be looking to move up even further and aim for a move to a big club.
According to a report in The Athletic, West Ham United are prepared to impose an £80m sanction on his departure. The player is high on Manchester United’s target list and they are already in talks about a potential move. They are discussing transfer fees and potential wages for players.
It will be interesting to see if they make a formal offer to sign this player.
They need more quality in central midfield and Fernandes would be the ideal long-term signing. He has shown his quality regularly at West Ham and there is no doubt that he has the ability to play for a bigger club. The Portugal international has the tools to develop into a top-class midfielder in the Premier League and joining Manchester United could unlock his true potential.
The opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the country will be exciting for him. He will also be tempted to reunite with Bruno Fernandes at club level. It remains to be seen whether the Manchester United star can play a key role in convincing his compatriot to join the club.
The asking price could be a problem for Manchester United. They need to improve multiple areas of their squad and spending £80m on a young midfielder may be difficult. There is no doubt that he is a talented player, but his asking price is quite high. West Ham may need to be more reasonable with their demands.
