of west ham united Mateus Fernandes is on Jose Mourinho's hit list as he prepares to rebuild at Real Madrid.
AS report The Portuguese manager likes the West Ham midfielder and will consider signing him this summer.
Real Madrid rebuilding
The newspaper reports that Jose Mourinho wants to see 'eleven loyal warriors' on the pitch in the team he is envisioning for his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
He is prioritizing the common good over personal glory and has already prepared a list of suggestions for players to sign. While President Florentino Pérez is planning a big, signing of the Galactico, Mourinho has other ideas.
West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is one of the players on their list after becoming 'one of the sensations' of the Premier League this season.
Despite West Ham falling short in the Championship, the 21-year-old has earned praise across Europe for his performances. The allegation makes a move 'convenient', with the Hammers needing a sale of €150m this summer.
The midfielder is also represented by Jorge Mendes, which should help matters. He has been enjoying an improving relationship with the Spanish giants in recent months.
West Ham wants £80 million
Fernandes is also on the shortlist at Liverpool and Arsenal, with his price tag set at £80million. Reports have also linked PSG with a bid.
It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid want to spend it or not. But Florentino Perez has promised big spending in the summer if he wins election on Sunday.
Whether Mateus Fernandes fits into that idea, or would it instead be a direct request from Jose Mourinho, is debatable. For now, AS only say he is on the Portuguese manager's list if he returns to the Bernabeu as expected.
This will be determined later this week, when Real Madrid's elections are completed. Reports in Portugal indicate that a €15m deal has already been agreed to take over Mourinho from Benfica.
After that, it's likely the transfer work will begin in earnest, and the West Ham star could find himself in the middle of it.
