Manchester United’s list of midfield targets is growing by the week, but Mateus Fernandes is among those with Premier League experience.
The transfer window will be open soon, and Manchester United are expected to sign midfielders.
Casemiro’s exit prompted United’s search for midfielders to begin months ago, with names like Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba on the radar.
Like Anderson and Baleba, Mateus Fernandes has Premier League experience and is among United’s top targets.
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Mateus Fernandes has been tipped as a likely signing for United, with West Ham’s impending relegation making his exit inevitable.
Reports suggest West Ham have begun preparing for life without Fernandes being in the squad.
United have held talks with West Ham over a potential team, but there is interest from Arsenal and PSG too.
It could prove to be a deal too good for United to turn down.
Who is Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes?
Fernandes is a Portuguese midfielder who has impressed in the Premier League since his 2024 transfer to Southampton.
Unfortunately for Fernandes, in his two seasons in the Premier League, he is set to be relegated for a second time, with West Ham destined to go down.
Where is Mateus Fernandes from?
Fernandes was born in Olhão, Portugal.
He has one cap for the Portugal national team.
How old is Mateus Fernandes?
Fernandes is 21-years-old and was born on 10 July, 2004.
How tall is Mateus Fernandes?
Fernandes stands at 1.78m tall, which is roughly 5 ft 10 inches, and is smaller than Kobbie Mainoo.
What position does Mateus Fernandes play?
Fernandes has been a standout performer in his first season with West Ham, showing composure in the middle of the pitch, as well as authority and a quality range of passing.
He is a central midfielder who can comfortably anchor a midfield as a deeper defensive midfielder or push higher up into an attacking midfield role.
Fernandes has a bit of everything in his game.
Mateus Fernandes played under Ruben Amorim
Fernandes played under former United head coach Ruben Amorim during his time at Sporting CP, before moving his career to the Premier League.
Amorim handed Fernandes his first senior debut in 2022 when he was just 18-years-old.
When Sporting CP sold Fernandes, Amorim voiced his disappointment at losing such a talented player.
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Mateus Fernandes’ career stats
Fernandes has been one of the star performers for West Ham this season.
- Southampton: 46 games, four goals, seven assists
- West Ham: 37 games, four goals, three assists
- Sporting CP: 10 games, one goal, one assist
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