{"id":48901,"date":"2026-06-19T07:09:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/plan-b-journalist-confirms-man-uniteds-plans-in-case-matheus-fernandes-transfer-fails\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T07:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:09:45","slug":"plan-b-journalist-confirms-man-uniteds-plans-in-case-matheus-fernandes-transfer-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/plan-b-journalist-confirms-man-uniteds-plans-in-case-matheus-fernandes-transfer-fails\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan B: Journalist confirms Man United&#8217;s plans in case Matheus Fernandes transfer fails"},"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\/plan-b-journalist-confirms-man-uniteds-plans-in-case-matheus-fernandes-transfer-fails\/#Why_Brightons_option_remains_attractive_for_Man_United\" >Why Brighton&#8217;s option remains attractive for Man 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\/19\/plan-b-journalist-confirms-man-uniteds-plans-in-case-matheus-fernandes-transfer-fails\/#Sander_Berge_offers_a_safer_route\" >Sander Berge offers a safer route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United may have identified Matheus Fernandes as one of their main targets in midfield, but the club are not pinning all their hopes on one deal.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Ben Jacobs says United have other options in mind if they fail to sign the West Ham United midfielder this summer.<\/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>Jacobs said of the situation:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Even if they don&#8217;t get him, I still think there&#8217;s potential in the Carlos Baleva situation and I&#8217;ll keep an eye on Sander Berge, another player Manchester United have been discussing in recent weeks.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It clearly shows United&#8217;s mindset. Fernandes remains a priority, but Old Trafford officials are aware that West Ham&#8217;s asking price will not make a deal easy.<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian reports that West Ham value him at around \u00a380 million, despite the club&#8217;s relegation and financial pressures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Brightons_option_remains_attractive_for_Man_United\"><\/span>Why Brighton&#8217;s option remains attractive for Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baleva will be a completely different kind of target. Brighton&#8217;s midfielders are powerful, aggressive and excellent at getting through pressure and passing the ball.<\/p>\n<p>United have praised him in the past and his profile is a perfect fit for the athletic midfield rebuild the club were looking to complete.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is Brighton. Young players rarely sell cheap, especially if they have Premier League experience and long-term upside potential.<\/p>\n<p>So unless Brighton soften their stance, Baleva could be just as difficult as Fernandes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sander_Berge_offers_a_safer_route\"><\/span>Sander Berge offers a safer route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Berge is a more experienced and probably more affordable option.<\/p>\n<p>The Fulham midfielder may not bring the same excitement as Fernandes or Baleva, but he brings size, composure and Premier League know-how.<\/p>\n<p>That could become attractive if United decide they need a reliable midfield option rather than another big bet.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports previously reported that United had their eye on Berge prior to his move to Fulham, so that interest is not new.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United&#8217;s midfield plans look flexible. Fernandes is the biggest target, but Baleva and Berge could soon become serious options in Plan B if West Ham refuse to drop the price.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Man United announces list of five attackers to support \u0160e\u0161ko next season<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United may have identified Matheus Fernandes as one of their main targets in midfield, but the club are not pinning all their hopes on one deal.Ben Jacobs says United have other options in mind if they fail to sign the West Ham United midfielder this summer. 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