Manchester United are considering signing Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United at the end of the season.
The 21-year-old has been a bright spark for West Ham in what has been a disappointing season.
Fernandes has also been linked with Liverpool recently.
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Manchester United are stepping up efforts to sign Matheus Fernandes
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United are willing to work towards a deal. They need more control in the middle of the park and the 21-year-old is a hard-working player who can also help defensively.
West Ham United are fighting for survival in the Premier League and need to be safe there to keep their best players at the club.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese midfielder wants to compete at a higher level and the opportunity to play for Manchester United could be exciting for him.
Clubs such as PSG are also monitoring his situation, but Manchester United are prepared to move quickly to stay ahead of their rivals in the transfer race. Manchester United’s Director of Football Jason Wilcox is prepared to ramp up efforts to sign the 21-year-old in the coming weeks.
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Fernandes would be a sure sign.
Fernandes could be the ideal partner for Koby Mainu, the heart of Manchester United’s midfield.
They have secured a return to the Champions League and hope to fight for the trophy next season. They will need to fill holes in their squad during the summer transfer window.
The midfield clearly needs improvement. They are not in control of their games and will need to do better against the top teams in next season’s UEFA Champions League. They are considering several midfield players and Fernandes is one of the names on their wishlist.
