Yahoo Sports reports: Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons. The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m bid to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | July 1, 2026 7:58 AM
Man Utd hold firm on valuation as Spurs near Fernandes transfer
Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons. The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m bid to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.
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