Mateus Fernandes has been permitted to leave West Ham United this summer following discussions with the club. According to sources, Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation and considering a definite move for Mateus Fernandes, with these sources indicating the club is one to observe in the coming weeks. West Ham are asking for more than £80 million (€92.5m, $108m) for the player, but it is anticipated that initial offers will begin at approximately £60 million (€69m, $81m) plus performance-related add-ons. It is expected that negotiations will increase in pace in the coming weeks. Sources are certain Mateus Fernandes will move to an elite side this window, which will end his one-year tenure at the London Stadium.

TEAMtalk has reported that West Ham United are increasingly confident of receiving approximately $94 million (£70 million) from the summer sale of midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who has attracted interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United.

Jan Molby is advising Hughes and Slot to target West Ham player Mateus Fernandes, and Molby claims the Portuguese player is of high quality. It was claimed last week that the agents of Fernandes met with Hughes earlier this month, and there is an apparent £50m valuation for the player. If West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, he will very likely leave the London Stadium. It will be more difficult to sign him if West Ham remain in the Premier League. Graeme Bailey has been told by sources at the London Stadium that Fernandes is viewed as integral to the club’s long-term plans and that the hierarchy is determined to build around him. If survival is achieved, West Ham are prepared to support manager Nuno Espirito Santo in the transfer market and a key part of that strategy is retaining their most valuable assets rather than selling them. Liverpool could be determined if the Hammers are relegated.

Liverpool have had a meeting with the Gestifute agency representing West Ham United central midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Sources with connections to the agents industry have informed that Liverpool have discussed a potential deal for Fernandes. One source stated that Liverpool have had a meeting with someone from Gestifute and are looking at Mateus Fernandes as a serious option in midfield this summer. West Ham do not want to sell Fernandes, but they are realistic about the situation and will probably accept around £55m for the Portugal international. Liverpool have the most advanced interest in Fernandes, having spoken with his representatives to gauge interest in a potential move.