Softfootball can affirm Tottenham Hotspur have reached an settlement with West Ham United to signal Mateus Fernandes in a blockbuster £85 million deal.
The Portuguese midfielder has been granted permission to bear his medical forward of finishing the transfer, with Spurs set to interrupt their all-time switch report. The £85m charge comfortably surpasses the earlier club-record £65m paid for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024.
Manchester United additionally pushed exhausting to signal the 21-year-old, however finally determined in opposition to matching Tottenham’s valuation. United had been decided to solely pursue gamers on the proper value and people absolutely dedicated to becoming a member of the membership, with Fernandes’ choice remaining unclear all through negotiations.
As soon as accomplished, the switch will symbolize one other main assertion of intent from Tottenham as they proceed to strengthen their squad forward of the brand new season.
Regardless of the workforce’s struggles, his particular person performances stood out, making him one of the vital sought‑after midfielders available on the market.
