Manchester United are in a transfer battle with Spurs for Mateus Fernandes. The West Ham midfielder is a top target for Tottenham, as revealed.

What's the current situation?

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad, and Fernandes is one of their targets. West Ham are seeking £80m-£85m for the player, around double what they paid to Southampton.

Why it matters for Manchester United

The Red Devils are currently third in the league, with 71 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDWW. Their last result was a 3-0 win against Brighton on 2026-05-24. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd | | Points | 71 | | Recent form | WWDWW | | Last result | Brighton 0-3 Manchester United | | Next fixture | vs Atletico Madrid (away, 2026-08-01) | | Top scorer | B. Mbeumo with 11 goals in 33 appearances |

What comes next?

The transfer window is open, and Manchester United will be looking to make some key signings. With Spurs in advanced talks with Fernandes, the Red Devils will need to act quickly if they want to secure the player's services.