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Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes is under threat as Liverpool plan to hijack the move.
What's happening?
The Reds are accelerating their plans to sign a midfielder after a disappointing campaign. Liverpool have made contact to assess the viability of a deal for Fernandes, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Why it matters for Manchester United
Fernandes has emerged as the Red Devils' priority target this summer, with the analytics department at Old Trafford considering him an outstanding alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 21-year-old midfielder has a prohibitive valuation of £85m, which is higher than United's hoped-for deal of around £60m.
Current context
As of now, Manchester United are 3rd in the League with 71 points from 38 games, and recent form of WWDWW. Their last result was a 3-0 win over Brighton on 2026-05-24. Their next fixture is against Atletico Madrid on 2026-08-01.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd |
| Points | 71 |
| Recent form | WWDWW |
| Last result | Brighton 0-3 Manchester United |
| Next fixture | vs Atletico Madrid |
What comes next?
The transfer saga is expected to continue, with Liverpool and Manchester United competing for Fernandes' signature. The Portugal international has communicated a strong desire to complete a switch to Manchester United, despite interest from other top clubs in Europe. The situation is complex, with West Ham playing hardball over Fernandes' valuation. Manchester United's hierarchy remains confident they are frontrunners for the midfielder, but Liverpool's interest has added a new twist to the transfer saga.
