Manchester United are ensuring that Mateus Fernandes feels empowered from day one at the club.
The midfield rebuild will truly kick into gear once the signing of Ederson is followed by West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes.
West Ham are driving a hard bargain, but their relegation strengthens Man Utd’s position, and it seems like they are confident Fernandes is coming.
That’s because their latest target is someone who already ‘clicks’ with him.
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Mateus Fernandes’ ‘click’ with Crysencio Summerville
United have identified another West Ham star for a potential move, and it’s Crysencio Summerville, the left-winger who’s lighting up the World Cup for the Netherlands.
The left-sided position is in a state of flux right now at Old Trafford, with uncertainty over Marcus Rashford, a new position for Patrick Dorgu, and questions over Luke Shaw’s reliability.
Amidst this flux, United seem to think that they can do a double deal with West Ham that fixes two positions and helps the players as well.
Summerville praised Fernandes earlier this season, building a telepathic connection with him that they can bring straight to Old Trafford.
He said [via West Ham’s official website]: “I know how dangerous we can be on the counter attack, and me and Matty are clicking a lot now. He knows how to feed me, and it worked well today.”
This will come as music to the ears of Man Utd fans who have longed for a player who can play those switches from defensive midfield.
Fernandes’ skill set will shine at Man Utd
Interest in Summerville is at an early stage, but Fernandes is a concrete name in United’s minds, which is just how it should be.
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The midfielder’s skill set is perfect for Man Utd, as evidenced by Summerville’s quotes above.
He ranks right alongside Elliot Anderson on most key metrics, while being two years younger, so he can be an even better option.
Most importantly, he is rejecting the likes of PSG, Real Madrid, and Arsenal to come to United, which automatically makes him a fan favourite.
If he can bring that connection with Summerville to the club, that would be ideal. If not, then United are already getting the stardust in that combination, which is the Portuguese midfielder.
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