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Mateus Fernandes: Man Uniteds next step for West Ham star explainedManchester United are ready to accelerate their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to a new report.Priority TargetFernandes, 21, has emerged as a priority target for the Red Devils this summer after their pursuit of Nottingham Forests Elliot Anderson proved too expensive, with the 23-year-old England international about to join Manchester City instead.A 39 million deal (35m up front + 3.8m in potential add-ons) has already been struck for Atalantas Ederson. However, this was seen as much a market opportunity for a versatile option with a wealth of experience as a replacement for Casemiro, who is set to join Inter Miami.Aurelien Tchouameni, Real Madrids 26-year-old defensive midfielder, is understood to be the dream target to succeed the Brazilian, though a deal is considered unlikely at this stage.A wealth of other candidates have been assessed, including Alex Scott (Bournemouth), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United), Carlos Baleba (Brighton) and Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace). The focus, however, is now on striking a deal with West Ham for Fernandes after an impressive campaign for the one-cap Portugal international.Mateus Fernandes Premier League stats: 2025/26 SeasonSource: SofascoreInitially, there had been optimism that West Hams relegation would force them into accepting a cut-price deal. However, the Hammers are sticking to their guns after a change in ownership alleviated some of the financial pressures at the London Stadium.Fabrizio Romano claimed a valuation as high as 100m had been placed on the former Southampton stars head, with the Saints owed 15% of any fee received owing to the 38m deal which brought him to East London last summer.United expected to strikeThe Athletic, considered the gold standard for football transfers, reveals West Hams asking price is 80m, though the outlet notes this is still a fundamental sticking point for INEOS.Old Trafford chiefs are understood to have shown a reluctance to meet this figure, given Fernandes has only two years of experience in English football. However, this has not stopped virtually every top club in the country and on the continent from exploring a deal.Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle United have all been credited as suitors, while The Athletic confirms Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have both expressed interest. However, it is Tottenham Hotspur who pose the greatest threat to the Red Devils after storming into the race last week at the request of Roberto De Zerbi, who is also actively pushing for the pursuit of a United star.Tottenham Hotspur are understood to have held talks with Fernandes camp, led by super agent Jorge Mendes, and received encouragement he would be willing to travel across London. However, The Athletic also notes personal terms between United and Fernandes are not expected to be an issue.If the Lilywhites are prepared to move closer to West Hams price, then sporting director Jason Wilcox will be left with a decision to make after weeks of protracted negotiations in pursuit of the Portuguese starlet.The report concludes that while a formal offer is yet to be submitted, United are expected to table one. West Hams need to balance the books by the end of the month could be influencing this patient approach.Internally, United are believed to have confidence they are frontrunners for Fernandes signature, with the youngster seeing Old Trafford as a dream move and his namesake, Bruno Fernandes, a personal idol who he would jump at the chance to play alongside.Featured image Clive Rose via Getty Imagesonline pollsThe Peoples Person has been one of the worlds leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social

The Bucks sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

St Kildas Alix Tauru is facing a third multi-week suspension in barely a year, referred straight to the Tribunal for a heavy bump in the VFL.

The veteran sport journalist has been labelled 'arrogant' over the segment on Sunday.

Portugal take on Uzbekistan in Houston today with their World Cup campaign overshadowed by an escalating internal crisis centred on Cristiano Ronaldo's diminishing influence.The 41-year-old's sister Katia Aveiro has inflamed tensions following the disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo, posting on social media that teammates "magically forgot how to pass the ball, how to win the ball, how to counter-attack."She added: "The game rolled from midfield backwards. This World Cup is strange."Aveiro then intensified the controversy by liking an Instagram post ridiculing Bruno Fernandes, which claimed the Manchester United captain habitually disappears during pivotal moments.The intervention has thrust Portugal's squad dynamics into the spotlight ahead of a fixture Roberto Martinez's side cannot afford to mishandle.The strained atmosphere was evident during the Congo match itself, with visible frustrations erupting among Portugal's attacking players.When Ronaldo seized a shooting opportunity from Fernandes's boot and fired wide, the Manchester United midfielder threw his arms up in exasperation before pounding the turf with his fist.Behind them, left-back Nuno Mendes could be seen screaming at the sky in apparent disbelief.Ronaldo's statistical contribution painted a bleak picture: zero shots on target, no key passes, no successful dribbles, and just 22 passes received across the entire ninety minutes.He covered merely 7.4 kilometres, ranking third from bottom among all outfield players in the opening round of fixtures.Midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves appeared to favour shorter passes to Fernandes rather than seeking out their captain further forward.Former England striker Gabby Agbonlahor has condemned the social media activity from Ronaldo's family as damaging to squad harmony.Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, he said: "I don't like that. That's toxic because Ronaldo wouldn't want that either. Bruno Fernandes is a top player, I think Ronaldo struggled because he was playing central midfield himself, that's the problem, he was playing too deep."ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman offered a more direct assessment of Portugal's predicament, stating: "This is the best team Ronaldo's ever had around him for Portugal going to the World Cup. I think Portugal is at their best if he doesn't play."The veteran forward has now gone ten consecutive major tournament matches without finding the net for his country, with his last open-play goal at a World Cup coming five games ago.Despite the mounting external pressure, teammates have rallied publicly behind their captain.Winger Francisco Conceicao insisted there is no obligation to feed Ronaldo, telling reporters: "I pass the ball to whoever I think is better unmarked at that moment. It's not like I have time to think about who's... what's the face of the teammate next to me, no. I think we do everything by instinct."Defender Diogo Dalot revealed the squad had anticipated such scrutiny, explaining: "We had the opportunity before arriving at the World Cup to have a detailed conversation about this. "The fact that we had that pre-World Cup conversation to prepare ourselves for these moments meant that when it actually happened, we were able to send the message that the group is unshakable."Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June. ENTER HERE.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Scotland football fans are set for a different experience after travelling to Miami, Florida.