According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United believe director of football Jason Wilcox gives them a significant advantage in the pursuit of Mateus Fernandes. The club is intensifying its pursuit of the West Ham United midfielder, and sources have told TEAMtalk that Wilcox’s long-standing relationship with Fernandes could be a deciding factor. While many elite clubs are monitoring the Portugal international, insiders believe Wilcox’s connection gives the Old Trafford club a distinct advantage. Wilcox has personally maintained contact with representatives for Fernandes regarding his future. Manchester United are actively assessing midfield reinforcements, and Fernandes is viewed internally as one of the leading options available. The club's interest is very real and increasing, but no formal bid has been submitted yet.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are in contact with Mateus Fernandes, and West Ham have set his price at £85m in a meeting with the player's camp. United’s leadership group, INEOS, has already initiated contact with the player’s representatives. It is uncertain whether United will be willing to meet the £85 million price tag West Ham have set.

Manchester United are working on signing Mateus Fernandes. United insider Sully (UtdDistrict) stated that Fernandes wants the move. The BBC’s Simon Stone reported an immediate disagreement over the fee West Ham are demanding and the one United expect to pay. Sully stated that it is true West Ham are demanding £80m, but United would not pay that amount and a deal could be done for less. Sully also stated that Fernandes personally prefers a move to Manchester United, but this preference would not be made public to avoid weakening Jorge Mendes' negotiating position.

Mateus Fernandes is among the alternative options for Manchester United if they fail to sign Elliot Anderson.

United have reached an agreement on the overall package for the Brazilian, who may soon have the Hammers star as a new team-mate.

Manchester United officials have flown to London for discussions with West Ham regarding the potential transfer of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The face-to-face meeting is to finalise structural payment terms. According to a report, if those negotiations prove successful, Manchester United are expected to submit an official opening bid within the next 48 hours. Internal discussions suggest West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at up to £70 million to £80 million, which leaves a significant difference for United to negotiate. West Ham are in a difficult negotiating position following their recent relegation. United face competition from Liverpool, and reports state that incoming manager Andoni Iraola wants to make Mateus Fernandes his first signing at the club. Arsenal are also linked with the midfielder, and there is interest from Chelsea as well.

Manchester United have held talks with West Ham over a potential fee for Mateus Fernandes and with the player over personal terms, according to The Athletic. Another report claims that Fernandes is very interested in moving to Old Trafford to join his Portuguese compatriot Bruno.

According to Manchester United reporter Ross Harwood on X, Manchester United want to sign the midfielder from West Ham United for approximately £45 million. It has been reported that Fernandes wants to join Manchester United following West Ham's relegation. Manchester United have been in talks with the 21-year-old's agents for some time, and it is now claimed that the midfielder will request a move to Old Trafford. Harwood stated that talks are now expected to accelerate, as the player will request the move to encourage the clubs to agree on a deal. He also reported that Fernandes has already given a verbal agreement on personal terms and that there is an expectation for this to be the next summer signing after the Ederson deal is completed.

Manchester United has shown concrete interest in Mateus Fernandes, who is being monitored by several top clubs after West Ham's relegation to the Championship. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United is among the clubs showing concrete interest in Mateus Fernandes and is looking for a successor to his compatriot Bruno Fernandes. West Ham has reportedly set the transfer fee between 50 and 60 million euros, aiming to maximize profit after relegation. The high price requested by West Ham could reduce the interest of some of the clubs pursuing him.

Mateus Fernandes has been permitted to leave West Ham United this summer following discussions with the club. Manchester United have already made contact with West Ham and are actively considering a formal bid for Mateus Fernandes. West Ham are asking for more than £80 million (€92.5m, $108m) for the player, but initial offers are anticipated to begin around £60 million (€69m, $81m) plus performance-related add-ons. Negotiations are expected to progress more quickly in the coming weeks. According to sources, Mateus Fernandes will move to an elite side this window, ending his one-year stay at the London Stadium.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, West Ham want £84 million for Mateus Fernandes. The talkSPORT journalist claimed that there is no relegation clause in Fernandes’s contract at West Ham. Jacobs wrote on X that West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at double the £38m plus £4m paid to Southampton.

West Ham has informed Manchester United that they will have to pay as much as 80 million pounds, or 92 million euros, for Mateus Fernandes this summer. West Ham is forced to sell the Portuguese midfielder after being relegated, according to The Times. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is showing interest in Fernandes as he prepares for a future without Casemiro. It is uncertain whether United will be willing to pay the requested amount. When West Ham purchased Fernandes for 38 million pounds, Southampton included a 15 percent future sale clause in the contract. Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, appreciates Mateus Fernandes and would like to play with him at club level. Mateus Fernandes wants to prove himself in the Champions League.

Manchester United increasingly believe a deal for Mateus Fernandes can be completed this summer, despite their valuation being significantly lower than West Ham’s. Manchester United value Mateus Fernandes at around £50 million and want to assess if a reasonable deal can be completed. According to journalist Dean Jones, writing for Flashscore, West Ham may have to sell Mateus Fernandes for a price lower than their £80m valuation. A report indicates that West Ham’s relegation will likely lower their asking price for Fernandes and that a £50m offer might now be considered reasonable. While West Ham still values the player at approximately £80m, they now appear to be in a position where they might be forced to accept a lower bid, which gives United a high level of confidence that a deal can be completed.

Mateus Fernandes is on Manchester United's shortlist of midfield signings for the summer. It is possible that any two of Mateus Fernandes, Carlos Baleba, or Sandro Tonali will be signed, in addition to Ederson. Following West Ham's relegation, Fernandes is considered to be much more attainable.

According to The i Paper, Manchester United are planning a bid to bring West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes to Old Trafford and intend to make an offer for him in the coming weeks. The i Paper has stated that United are interested due to his ability to receive the ball over the pitch, which would provide competition for Kobbie Mainoo. Sources added that United are his first choice, and the report claims that Fernandes is interested in a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Fraser Fletcher reported on May 14 that Manchester United are determined to sign Fernandes from West Ham in the summer of 2026. At that time, sources informed TEAMtalk that Manchester United had already made contact with Fernandes's agents, and TEAMtalk reported that Fernandes is very interested in a move to Manchester United. West Ham value Fernandes at £80 million, but with the Hammers in the Championship, it is uncertain whether the club will have to sell him for a lower price.

Mateus Fernandes is expected to leave the Hammers following the club's relegation to the Championship, which was confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Many clubs are interested, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain. The London club has set a price of 80 million pounds sterling, or about 93 million euros, for him, according to the Daily Mail.

West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is one of Manchester United's targets, but United are not willing to match West Ham's asking price.

Manchester United are leading clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in the effort to sign West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes. United are firmly ahead in the effort to sign him after making a new approach. According to The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, United’s head of scouting, Kyle Macaulay, could be a key advantage in talks with Fernandes. Steinberg also said that if Fernandes were to stay at any club in England, United would be his most likely destination. A connection is noted, as Kyle Macaulay previously brought Fernandes to West Ham and is now at United. Jason Wilcox's history with Southampton is also mentioned as a connection. If West Ham avoid relegation, they will look at the sale of Fernandes as something that could solve their financial problems, and the 21-year-old will cost £80 million. If the club is relegated, that price will drop ‘dramatically’.

A report from The Athletic states that West Ham is willing to sell Mateus Fernandes this summer. The same report indicates that Manchester United is also following the player, is aware of the situation, and is considering several midfield profiles.

According to The Guardian, financial issues could require West Ham United to raise $134 million (£100 million) through player sales if they are relegated, and midfielder Mateus Fernandes is the subject of interest from Manchester United.

According to The Daily Mail, Man Utd are accelerating talks to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes. The same report states that while both Man Utd and Arsenal are interested, it is Man Utd who are actively pursuing a deal at this time after holding further talks. TEAMtalk has been informed that West Ham value the 21-year-old Portugal international at £80m. He was signed from Southampton for £40m one year ago. West Ham's ability to achieve their asking price would be severely hampered if they were to be relegated.

According to Claret & Hugh, West Ham's asking price of around €100 million for Mateus Fernandes has not been taken seriously by agents in the industry. Man Utd are believed to be strongly interested in Fernandes, who has been one of the few positives of West Ham's season.

According to sources who informed TEAMtalk, Manchester United are the leading candidates to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, and the player is understood to be very interested in a move to Old Trafford. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that Manchester United are very interested in Fernandes and have already made contact with his representatives. Fernandes would be very interested in the move, particularly the opportunity to play for a Champions League side. Manchester United view the Portugal international as a potential long-term solution for their midfield, and some sources suggest that he could partner or eventually replace club captain Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes is one of 13 midfield talents listed by INEOS as potential targets, and the club’s transfer committee has formed a Plan A, B, C, and D. West Ham are said to value Fernandes at a minimum of £80m (€92.3m, $108.1m), a figure that will decrease should they not retain their Premier League status.

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United has shown growing interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes. Fernandes signed a five-year contract with West Ham upon his arrival, which includes an option for an additional season. The contract does not contain a release clause. West Ham is not willing to let the player leave easily, strengthening their negotiating position for the upcoming summer.

Mateus Fernandes has been increasingly linked with a move to Manchester United as a potential replacement for Casemiro. Fernandes has not commented directly on the transfer speculation. On the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Fernandes was asked which football era he would travel back to and play in. He replied that it would be Cristiano's time in Manchester, adding that United were unbelievable at that time and Cristiano was amazing.

According to Football Insider, West Ham United have placed a £84 million valuation on Mateus Fernandes to deter interested parties. Manchester United are the main party showing interest and are actively considering how to change their midfield. Reports indicate that United captain Bruno Fernandes is very supportive of Mateus Fernandes coming to Manchester. It is also noted that if West Ham suffers relegation, it would be almost impossible for the club to retain the player.

According to Team Talk, Manchester United are ready to increase their efforts to sign West Ham player Mateus Fernandes this summer. The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, is reportedly ready to intensify his efforts to sign the 21-year-old and wants to complete a deal quickly because of strong interest in him from the reigning European champions, PSG. United have been watching Fernandes closely all season, with that interest having increased in recent weeks. The club is said to have a strong belief that they can succeed in signing Fernandes, due to his admiration for club captain Bruno Fernandes. West Ham are ready to block all approaches for the player; however, the report adds that if they suffer relegation, West Ham will be unable to prevent their key players, including Fernandes, from leaving.

According to The Telegraph, Manchester United is interested in Mateus Fernandes and has been impressed by the 21-year-old Portuguese for several months. Fernandes is considered an important candidate to succeed Casemiro, with United being the club with the most concrete interest. The report adds that there are more contenders to attract the midfielder.

Manchester United is actively searching for two new central midfielders as the club prepares for Casemiro’s imminent departure on a Bosman deal. Mateus Fernandes is a potential replacement for Casemiro and has been identified as a possible alternative to top target Elliot Anderson. Manchester United are closely monitoring Fernandes. Data analytics experts SciSports believe that Fernandes would benefit from completing a move to Man Utd this summer. The club will likely have the finances to fund a move for Fernandes, given the wages that will be saved from Casemiro’s exit, and this comes amid news that PSG have already initiated contact.

According to Apito Final, Manchester United is considering West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes and would face competition from both Aston Villa and Chelsea to sign him.

TEAMtalk reports that West Ham do not intend to let Matheus Fernandes leave this summer, despite concrete interest from Manchester United and other teams. Manchester United are among the clubs aware of the player's progress, and Bruno Fernandes has made sure his name has been flagged internally. Sources close to the London Stadium told TEAMtalk that West Ham do not foresee losing Fernandes under any circumstances this summer, including if they were to be relegated. The club would demand more than £50 million for Fernandes, based on his age, potential, and his long-term contract that is valid until 2030.

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly requested that his compatriot Mateus Fernandes be signed this summer, but Liverpool are believed to be the most likely to sign him at present.

According to The Mirror, Manchester United do not consider Mateus Fernandes their primary target, even though Bruno Fernandes has supposedly chosen the midfielder as his ideal successor.

According to Goal.com, Bruno Fernandes is recommending West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as his successor at Manchester United. Mateus Fernandes has attracted attention this season despite playing for a struggling side.

Team Talk reports that Manchester United are progressing in their efforts to sign Mateus Fernandes, aiming to do so ahead of Arsenal. West Ham have set a price of £65 million (€75m) for him.

According to Sports Boom, Manchester United are advancing in their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes and hold the most concrete and persistent interest in a deal with West Ham. The club has sent scouts to watch him in recent games against Liverpool, Bournemouth and Fulham, and these scouts have returned favorable reports. Manchester United and Manchester City both made initial contact with West Ham in January, and INEOS chiefs will continue to track the player before potentially opening talks this summer. West Ham value Fernandes at €65-75m (£56-65m). Sports Boom claim his price tag could rise to £100m if West Ham remain in the Premier League and he performs well next season.

Manchester United are considering a move for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes in their search for a central midfield player. TalkSport reports that the Old Trafford hierarchy are seriously considering signing Fernandes. The player will seek to leave the Hammers in the summer if they are relegated, as he does not want to play in the Championship. West Ham are unlikely to allow Fernandes to leave for significantly less than the €44 million they signed him for. This implies they are likely to demand around twice the midfielder’s Estimated Transfer Value, which is €23.2m.

Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes at the end of the season. The club has been scouting Fernandes extensively and are impressed with his performances. According to SportsBoom, Manchester United have identified the player as a high priority target. Fernandes could cost around €75 million, and it is uncertain whether Manchester United are prepared to pay that amount.

According to Team Talk, on Sunday it became known that Manchester United are interested in a potential £94m (€108m / $125m) double deal for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen.

According to MEN, Mateus Fernandes could become a target for Manchester United during their midfield rebuild. The Mirror has reported that West Ham will have to sell players this summer regardless of whether they avoid relegation, because of their tricky financial situation.

According to SportsBoom, Manchester United and Manchester City are both monitoring West Ham United's 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder, Mateus Fernandes. He has been a notable performer for his club during a difficult season. Both Manchester clubs are prepared to make an offer if West Ham are relegated to the Championship. Fernandes' contract is reported to contain a relegation release clause, which is said to have drawn the attention of multiple elite clubs. SportsBoom also claims that West Ham are open to negotiating an exit in January to avoid losing the midfielder for a significantly lower fee in the summer should relegation occur. While a January transfer remains a possibility, any major transfer is considered more likely to happen in the summer, with the outcome depending heavily on West Ham's efforts to avoid relegation. The central midfielder joined West Ham from Southampton in August 2025 for a reported fee of €44 million. Fernandes has 2 goals and 2 assists in 2 Premier League appearances this season and has been capped 20 times for Portugal's U21 team, scoring 3 goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €32.00m.