Manchester United fans react to Mateus Fernandes joining Tottenham for £85m, ‘ridiculous’ point made

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Manchester United fans learned this week that midfield target Mateus Fernandes will be joining Tottenham instead of moving to Old Trafford.

Mateus Fernandes became a top target for Manchester United after Ineos missed out on Elliot Anderson to Manchester City.

But just like Anderson, Fernandes is now joining a Premier League rival as United judged his £85m asking price to be too expensive.

United fans agreed to walk away from Fernandes because of West Ham’s demands. Now that the Red Devils have officially missed out, supporters have given their verdict.

Mateus Fernandes is set to join Tottenham for £85m: What is your INSTANT REACTION?

WHO do you want Man Utd to sign instead?

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What Man United fans are saying about Mateus Fernandes to Spurs

United fans on TalkingPoints have been discussing Fernandes’ move to Tottenham, and the general consensus is that Ineos made the right decision.

Commenters pointed out Fernandes’ asking price and questioned his motivation to join Tottenham over United.

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dancoombs20h

Ridiculous prices. Fernandes has made a big mistake choosing Spurs too. De Zerbi won’t last there. His loss

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dale.odonnell17h

Best to walk away because Fernandes is not a £85m player.

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tinotendakambadza69618h

Too expensive

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Others questioned why Fernandes would choose to play under Roberto De Zerbi given the unrest at Spurs in recent years.

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amir.mir18h

The Premier League is washed. £85m for a relegated player and spending £85m for a manager who has the temperament of a six-year old Gattuso. De Zerbi will be gone in 18 months.

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davecarey2817h

From the reaction it appears he was undecided as to who he wanted to sign for, was that because Spurs were offering a better pay deal? Utd management took that as he wasn’t committed to play so we look elsewhere. We want players committed not holding out for more wages

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It was also pointed out that Fernandes has a worrying relegation record, something United may be glad to dodge.

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barryroberts727h

I’m glad we haven’t got him, 85k and 250k a week for a player who played one season in the PL, and a team to finish 17th in consecutive seasons then go and sign someone who has been relegated twice, the omens don’t look good for the 26/27 season.

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How would YOU spend Man United’s rumoured £250m transfer budget?💰

Would you go big on the midfield, or should United spread out the budget?

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Man United urged to move on to Mateus Fernandes alternatives

While United fans seem happy to have walked away from the Fernandes deal, it is recognised that the Red Devils still desperately need midfield reinforcements.

A £38m deal for Ederson is a good start to the midfield rebuild, but United need marquee arrivals so that Kobbie Mainoo has a top-class partner.

Aurelien Tchouameni continues to be linked with United, but luring him away from Real Madrid and matching his wage demands could prove difficult.

READ MORE: No, Manchester United must not go and bid immediately for Mateus Fernandes alternative

If Ineos want a Premier League-proven star, then Alex Scott is a brilliant alternative to Fernandes.

Carlos Baleba and Sandro Tonali are also still on the market.