According to reports, Manchester United have âtaken a gambleâ in the race to sign Real Madrid target Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes was one of West Hamâs better performers in their relegation season, and the 21-year-old did enough to earn a big move elsewhere this summer.
The talented midfielder has been linked with several clubs across Europe, though Man Utd have emerged as his most likely destination in recent weeks.
Last week, a report claimed Man Utd are âset to beatâ Arsenal and others in the race to land Fernandes, but there is work to do to complete a deal.
The Red Devils are prioritising a midfield overhaul in this summerâs transfer window and have already completed a deal to sign Ederson Silva from Atalanta for around ÂŁ38m.
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It has also been widely reported that Fernandes has been chosen as their next top target, but a report on Monday from our colleagues at TEAMtalk claimed Real Madrid are âin contactâ for the midfielder and have âlaunched an enquiryâ for him.
Still, an opening bid from Man Utd for the ÂŁ80m-rated midfielder is âimminentâ and are âstill considered frontrunnersâ.
The report claims:
âReal Madrid have explored moves for the likes of Man City star Rodri and Chelseaâs Enzo Fernandez, but Hammers ace Fernandes is now under consideration, too.
âDespite the growing attention, Man Utd maintain a strong position. Michael Carrick is understood to see the youngster as a perfect fit for his system, capable of providing both defensive discipline and attacking creativity.â
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Man Utd âtake gambleâ with Matheus Fernandes
It has been widely reported that it will not be a problem for Man Utd to agree personal terms with Fernandes, but there could be issues with a transfer fee.
This is because a report from The Mirror claims United have âtaken a gambleâ by making it clear that they will not pay ÂŁ80m for Fernandes, though he has âdecided his dream moveâ is a switch to Old Trafford.
The report explains:
âUnited are expected to make an opening bid later this week â but it wonât be ÂŁ80m. It remains to be seen if both clubs will be able to reach a compromise on the fee.
âBut with Fernandes deciding his dream move would be to Old Trafford, United are refusing to panic and are prepared to bide their time in the hope of striking a deal which suits them.â
Fernandes was one of West Hamâs better performers in their relegation season, and the 21-year-old did enough to earn a big move elsewhere this summer.
The talented midfielder has been linked with several clubs across Europe, though Man Utd have emerged as his most likely destination in recent weeks.
Last week, a report claimed Man Utd are âset to beatâ Arsenal and others in the race to land Fernandes, but there is work to do to complete a deal.
The Red Devils are prioritising a midfield overhaul in this summerâs transfer window and have already completed a deal to sign Ederson Silva from Atalanta for around ÂŁ38m.
READ: Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford âsetâ to finalise transfer after Barcelona âtwistâ â âincreasingly likelyâ
It has also been widely reported that Fernandes has been chosen as their next top target, but a report on Monday from our colleagues at TEAMtalk claimed Real Madrid are âin contactâ for the midfielder and have âlaunched an enquiryâ for him.
Still, an opening bid from Man Utd for the ÂŁ80m-rated midfielder is âimminentâ and are âstill considered frontrunnersâ.
The report claims:
âReal Madrid have explored moves for the likes of Man City star Rodri and Chelseaâs Enzo Fernandez, but Hammers ace Fernandes is now under consideration, too.
âDespite the growing attention, Man Utd maintain a strong position. Michael Carrick is understood to see the youngster as a perfect fit for his system, capable of providing both defensive discipline and attacking creativity.â
READ MORE: Man Utd âexploring moveâ to sign âŹ50m Real Madrid full-back after Marc Cucurella blow
Man Utd âtake gambleâ with Matheus Fernandes
It has been widely reported that it will not be a problem for Man Utd to agree personal terms with Fernandes, but there could be issues with a transfer fee.
This is because a report from The Mirror claims United have âtaken a gambleâ by making it clear that they will not pay ÂŁ80m for Fernandes, though he has âdecided his dream moveâ is a switch to Old Trafford.
The report explains:
âUnited are expected to make an opening bid later this week â but it wonât be ÂŁ80m. It remains to be seen if both clubs will be able to reach a compromise on the fee.
âBut with Fernandes deciding his dream move would be to Old Trafford, United are refusing to panic and are prepared to bide their time in the hope of striking a deal which suits them.â
