West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes has indicated a preference for a potential transfer to Manchester United, revealing he would have relished the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford. The admission comes as United accelerate their pursuit of Fernandes and Atalanta midfielder Ederson, following their acceptance that they will not secure the signature of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
According to sources, Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Fernandes as they seek to bolster their midfield options. Fernandes has been a consistent performer for West Ham, contributing both defensively and offensively, and would bring a dynamic presence to Erik ten Hag’s squad. The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player in East London since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2024.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their transfer ambitions, with Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon reportedly agreeing personal terms with Bayern Munich. While a deal is not yet finalized, this development represents a setback for the Gunners, who had identified Gordon as a potential reinforcement for their attacking line. Arsenal may now need to reassess their options and identify alternative targets.
Chelsea’s managerial search continues to present complexities, with Xabi Alonso emerging as a strong contender, though reports suggest his long-term ambition lies with Liverpool. This situation is further complicated by a potential boost for Chelsea in their pursuit of Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, following the expected appointment of Michael Carrick as the permanent head coach of Manchester United. The club are seeking a replacement for Liam Rosenior.
Arsenal have also been presented with an opportunity to sign Hugo Larsson this summer, potentially strengthening their midfield. Elsewhere, Chelsea are reportedly close to securing a deal for a player described as potentially being “the deal of the summer,” though the player’s identity remains undisclosed. Barcelona are set to make a decision on Marcus Rashford’s future imminently, while Manchester City are nearing an agreement to extend Rodri’s contract, despite interest from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, has recently been criticized following a public outburst, potentially making a move to the Spanish capital less appealing for some players. At Chelsea, Levi Colwill’s development could prove crucial to the future of Wesley Fofana, while Real Madrid are also pursuing Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz.
