{"id":48588,"date":"2026-06-12T03:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/contact-champions-league-winners-psg-lead-race-to-sign-man-united\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:33:06","slug":"contact-champions-league-winners-psg-lead-race-to-sign-man-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/contact-champions-league-winners-psg-lead-race-to-sign-man-united\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact: Champions League winners PSG lead race to sign Man United"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/contact-champions-league-winners-psg-lead-race-to-sign-man-united\/#A_real_concern_for_Manchester_United\" >A real concern for Manchester United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/contact-champions-league-winners-psg-lead-race-to-sign-man-united\/#West_Ham_United_retain_power_interest_grows\" >West Ham United retain power, interest grows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United&#8217;s midfield plans could face new complications, with Paris Saint-Germain currently in contact over one of their transfer targets.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to journalist Santi Auna, PSG have held talks with West Ham to understand the terms of the departures of Crisencio Somerville and Matheus Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>The French champions have also held discussions with the entourages of both players, suggesting this is more than just an interest.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>West Ham&#8217;s stance is clear. The Hammers are reportedly asking around \u20ac50 million for Somerville and \u20ac80 million for Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers are high, but not surprising considering the level of competition for both players.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_real_concern_for_Manchester_United\"><\/span>A real concern for Manchester United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Fernandes situation is a bigger blow for Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>They have been linked with the Portuguese midfielder for several weeks, and GOAL previously reported that the Red Devils are increasing their interest.<\/p>\n<p>United need fresh legs and technical quality in midfield and Fernandes looks like the type of modern player they were looking for.<\/p>\n<p>He is young, strong in pressing and comfortable moving the ball forward, qualities that have been sorely lacking at United in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<p>However, once PSG entered the race, the atmosphere changed completely. The French club could offer Champions League football, a strong Portuguese-speaking group and an increasingly attractive project for young midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>As previously reported by Get French Football News, PSG are already keeping a close eye on Fernandes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ham_United_retain_power_interest_grows\"><\/span>West Ham United retain power, interest grows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a strong position for West Ham. Somerville brings speed and creativity across the board, while Fernandes has become one of their most valuable assets.<\/p>\n<p>Transfermarkt currently pegs Fernandes as a West Ham player with a market value of \u20ac50 million, but the Hammers clearly believe that serious competition could push the price even higher.<\/p>\n<p>From United&#8217;s point of view, this is exactly the kind of transfer race they should avoid.<\/p>\n<p>With Real Madrid, PSG and other Premier League clubs all in orbit, prices could rise quickly.<\/p>\n<p>If United are serious, they may need to act quickly. Otherwise, PSG could miss out on another chance.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cMy situation is\u2026\u201d \u2013 Manchester City star responds to claims of big move<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s midfield plans could face new complications, with Paris Saint-Germain currently in contact over one of their transfer targets.According to journalist Santi Auna, PSG have held talks with West Ham to understand the terms of the departures of Crisencio Somerville and Matheus Fernandes. 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