{"id":48899,"date":"2026-06-19T05:07:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/inquiry-premier-league-rivals-make-move-for-manchester-united-target-matheus-fernandes\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T05:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:07:43","slug":"inquiry-premier-league-rivals-make-move-for-manchester-united-target-matheus-fernandes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/inquiry-premier-league-rivals-make-move-for-manchester-united-target-matheus-fernandes\/","title":{"rendered":"Inquiry: Premier League rivals make move for Manchester United target Matheus Fernandes"},"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\/19\/inquiry-premier-league-rivals-make-move-for-manchester-united-target-matheus-fernandes\/#Manchester_United_threat_makes_race_even_more_difficult\" >Manchester United threat makes race even more difficult<\/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\/19\/inquiry-premier-league-rivals-make-move-for-manchester-united-target-matheus-fernandes\/#The_pursuit_of_Sandro_Tonali_shows_true_ambition\" >The pursuit of Sandro Tonali shows true ambition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s summer plans are getting even more ambitious, with the club reportedly interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Matheus Fernandes and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to journalist David Ornstein, Spurs are one of the clubs interested in Fernandes apart from Tonali.<\/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>This is an important detail because it suggests that Roberto De Zerbi is not simply choosing between two midfielders. Instead, it appears he wants to completely reset the midfield.<\/p>\n<p>De Zerbi&#8217;s influence is clear. The Italian manager wants a player who can handle the ball under pressure, move the ball quickly and give Spurs more control in central areas.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes fits that idea perfectly. He is young, technically sharp and has already shown that he can cope with the intensity of the Premier League, despite West Ham&#8217;s difficult season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_threat_makes_race_even_more_difficult\"><\/span>Manchester United threat makes race even more difficult<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The problem for Tottenham is competition.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United have also been linked with Fernandes, and their interest in Old Trafford could make the race even more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham are expected to demand a huge transfer fee, with reports saying they value the Portuguese midfielder at around \u00a380 million.<\/p>\n<p>This number is high, but it reflects both his potential and the fact that multiple clubs are eyeing him.<\/p>\n<p>For the Spurs, timing is key here. If they act quickly, he could establish himself as a serious replacement for Man United.<\/p>\n<p>If the wait is too long, West Ham could use competition to push the price further up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pursuit_of_Sandro_Tonali_shows_true_ambition\"><\/span>The pursuit of Sandro Tonali shows true ambition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s bid for Tonali is even more complicated.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle don&#8217;t want to lose one of their key midfielders cheaply, and any deal is likely to involve a huge transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p>Still, the fact that Spurs are keeping an eye on both players says a lot about their ambitions under De Zerbi. This does more than just add depth.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s about changing the whole personality of the midfield. Tottenham&#8217;s plans are bold but look difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes will bring long-term technical quality and Tonali will add elite-level authority.<br \/>If the Spurs were to land just one of them, it would be a huge announcement.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man United eye \u00a335m midfield opportunity as Euro giants look to raise funds<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s summer plans are getting even more ambitious, with the club reportedly interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Matheus Fernandes and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.According to journalist David Ornstein, Spurs are one of the clubs interested in Fernandes apart from Tonali. 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