Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a fee exceeding €90 million, according to TEAMtalk. The Red Devils have reportedly overtaken Arsenal in the race for the 21-year-old’s signature after holding fresh talks with his representatives.
Fernandes is said to be very interested in a move to Old Trafford, with a strong desire to play alongside compatriot and United captain Bruno Fernandes. West Ham’s potential relegation from the Premier League could further facilitate the transfer, potentially forcing them to lower their asking price. The midfielder has been a key player for West Ham, establishing himself as a dynamic presence in midfield.
In other transfer news, Atletico Madrid are pursuing a busy summer window, with Joao Gomes, Bernardo Silva, and Marc Cucurella all reportedly targets, as per Sky Sports. A deal for Wolves’ Gomes is believed to be nearing completion, while Atletico are long-time admirers of Chelsea’s Cucurella, with director Mathieu Alemany previously attempting to sign the defender for Barcelona. Manchester City captain Silva, available on a free transfer, is also a target for the Spanish club.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has indicated a willingness to join Juventus, even without Champions League football, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Brazilian international previously played for AS Roma in Italy and is keen on a return. Discussions between the clubs are expected to intensify following Alisson’s participation in the World Cup.
Barcelona have shifted their focus from Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni to Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, according to Sport. The Catalan club reportedly deemed Bastoni too expensive and unsuitable for Hansi Flick’s system. Romero, who is seeking an exit from Tottenham, is valued at €60 million by his current club, a figure Barcelona hope to negotiate down should Spurs be relegated.
Atletico Madrid could be open to a player-plus-cash deal for Julian Alvarez, with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos mentioned as potential makeweights, TEAMtalk reports. The LaLiga side are reluctant to part with Alvarez for cash alone and may consider offers that include players they are interested in.
