Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils hold direct talks in 'last few hours' to sign Tottenham target

Manchester United person reportedly stepped up their involvement successful signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer.

The 21-year-old joined the Hammers from Southampton past summer, but helium could beryllium connected the determination again pursuing the club's relegation to the Championship.

Fernandes impressed during the 2025-26 campaign, registering 3 goals and 4 assists successful the Premier League, and some Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur are keen to motion him.

Man Utd marque factual attack to motion Mateus Fernandes 

It was reported earlier this period that Fernandes has opened the door to moves to some Manchester United and Tottenham, leaving it up to the 2 clubs to onslaught a woody with West Ham.

The Hammers person placed an £80m valuation connected the midfielder, but Spurs person reportedly devised an bonzer plan by offering astir £75m portion importantly expanding the player's wages to tempt him to North London.

According to writer Matteo Moretto, the Red Devils are backmost successful the contention for the erstwhile Southampton midfielder and person present made nonstop interaction with West Ham.

On apical of that, the Red Devils person approached the player's campy successful the "last fewer hours" and are prepared to amended their contractual connection successful an effort to triumph the contention for his signature.

Tottenham person been pushing hard to motion the Portugal international, and it remains to beryllium seen whether the 2 Premier League clubs volition go embroiled successful a transportation tug of war.

Man Utd and Tottenham: Other midfield targets

Man Utd are keen to fortify their midfield and person already secured an statement for Atalanta BC midfielder Ederson.

Michael Carrick is inactive looking to adhd 1 much midfielder, with Manchester United precocious linked with a move for Real Madrid prima Aurelien Tchouameni.

Spurs, meanwhile, are reportedly keen to motion Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United alongside Fernandes, with Roberto De Zerbi said to privation some players.

West Ham are unfastened to selling Fernandes this summer, but lone if an funny nine meets their asking price.