Mateus Fernandes Transfer from Southampton to West Ham United
Tuttomercato reports on Mateus Fernandes' impending transfer to West Ham. Mateus Fernandes, born in 2004, who stood out last season with Southampton with 42 appearances and four goals, is set to move to London for medical examinations with West Ham. The Hammers will pay around 40 million pounds for him, making it the third most expensive acquisition in their history, after Sebastien Haller and Lucas Paquetà.
There is an agreement between West Ham United and FC Southampton for the transfer of midfielder Mateus Fernandes. According to 'The Athletic', the base transfer fee will be 44 million euros, with an additional 3.5 million euros possible through bonuses. Southampton will also secure a 15 percent sell-on clause.
Team Talk reports on West Ham's pursuit of Southampton star Matheus Fernandes as their primary midfield reinforcement. West Ham have targeted Southampton star Matheus Fernandes as their primary midfield reinforcement. The Hammers’ attempts to lure Fernandes away with a new £30million offer have fallen short. They are trying to increase the offer to £40million, but Southampton values the player towards £50million as the transfer deadline approaches.
West Ham United is expressing interest in acquiring 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes from Southampton. The club has made inquiries about the Portuguese midfielder, who has also caught the attention of Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid. Fernandes is valued at £20 million, an amount West Ham is financially equipped to cover. Despite Southampton's relegation, the midfielder, who is contracted with the club until 2029, has delivered impressive performances in the Premier League and is versatile in playing both a deeper role and a more advanced midfield position. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €15 million. The decision on where Fernandes will play next remains uncertain as he considers the opportunity to join any of the interested clubs.
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