Man United receive Mateus Fernandes transfer encouragement amid 'extraordinary' Tottenham hijack threat

Mateus Fernandes would beryllium much suited to Manchester United than Tottenham Hotspur, and the Red Devils should not suffer show of the midfielder, a erstwhile West Ham United antheral has exclusively told Sports Mole.

Following the Irons' relegation from the apical flight, Fernandes is expected to marque a high-profile determination distant from the London Stadium, and Man United were formerly seen arsenic the starring contenders for an £80m deal.

However, Tottenham person moved up of Man United successful caller days and seemingly person an 'extraordinary' program to bushed Michael Carrick's broadside to the signing of the Portugal international.

Fernandes is reportedly unfastened to joining some Spurs and Man United, though, and neither nine has agreed a interest with West Ham yet, meaning that the conflict is precise overmuch on.

Now, erstwhile West Ham attacker Robert Snodgrass has had his say, telling Sports Mole that Fernandes would beryllium an invaluable summation to the Red Devils' ranks up of Casemiro's authoritative departure.

Mateus Fernandes "most suited" to Man United, not Tottenham

"I judge Man Utd would beryllium the nine helium is astir suited too," Snodgrass said. "With Casemiro leaving, helium is simply a nonstop replacement determination wherever helium tin look to acceptable successful to that position. Whether helium is archetypal prime oregon not, helium tin beryllium a bully subordinate for Man Utd to person with truthful galore games to play.

"The interest would request to beryllium close from West Ham’s perspective, but with Premier League shot connected the table, the subordinate would astir apt privation to proceed to play successful the Premier League."

Man United confirmed earlier this twelvemonth that Casemiro would beryllium leaving arsenic a escaped cause successful June pursuing the expiry of his contract, and the Brazilian is expected to motion for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

The Red Devils are already connected the verge of signing Atalanta BC lynchpin Ederson, but different big-money midfielder is expected to arrive, particularly successful the aftermath of Manuel Ugarte's superior injury.

The Uruguay planetary was stretchered disconnected successful Friday's 1-0 World Cup decision to Spain, and determination are fears that his occupation could scupper his chances of an exit from Old Trafford this summer.

How does Mateus Fernandes comparison to Casemiro?

Formerly a divisive fig among Man United fans, Casemiro is leaving connected a precocious pursuing a stellar 2025-26 season, successful which helium played a cardinal relation successful the Red Devils' instrumentality to the Champions League.

The Brazilian played 2 less games and 436 less minutes than Fernandes successful the Premier League past season, but helium managed 9 goals compared to the Portuguese's three, boasting a conversion complaint of 17.3% to Fernandes's 10.7%.

However, Fernandes claimed 4 assists to Casemiro's 2 and registered a superior walk accuracy of 87.4% to the South American's 81.3%, though the second did effort much guardant passes and Fernandes much backwards passes.

The West Ham man's duelling statistic standout, though, arsenic helium completed 59.2% of his take-ons compared to conscionable 37.5% for Casemiro, portion winning 56.3% of his crushed duels to Casemiro's 53.5%.

The second was stronger successful the air, winning 50.9% of his aerial battles to Fernandes's 48.7%, but the Portuguese would evidently bring a antithetic skillset to Old Trafford.

Rob Snodgrass was speaking to Sports Mole connected behalf of William Hill's 2026 World Cup last prediction.