Manchester United And fighting for real madrid west ham unitedMateus Fernandes this summer.
The Red Devils have identified him as one of their top midfielder targets. Real Madrid's new manager Jose Mourinho also wants the West Ham United star.
Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain He is working on snatching the midfielder from the clutches of Manchester United.
West Ham invests more than £40 million [€46,1m] To sign the Portuguese from Southampton last August. He could be on the move again, especially after the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League.
Manchester United is a threat to Real Madrid
The La Liga giants have signed Bernardo Silva, Mark Cucurella and Ibrahima Konate, and are working on more signings.
This is as of Friday's edition AsWhich states that Jose Mourinho wants a new centre-back and a midfielder.
For the latter, the manager has identified West Ham United player and Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez as a target.
Los Blancos know that signing the Argentine would be expensive and complicated. Therefore, Mourinho's side are focusing on Mateus Fernandes, and his signing will be the 'final touch' to the manager's new project.
The player has been put on the market by Nuno Espirito Santo's side following his demotion.
This should make it relatively easy for Real Madrid, but AS have warned them about Michael Carrick's side.
The 'main obstacle' for Real Madrid is Manchester United, who are making 'strong efforts' to sign him.
AS say West Ham are demanding €80m while the British press claim he is worth £80m [€92.3m]. There is a 15% sales volume in Southampton.
Jorge Mendes, who took Mourinho and Silva to Real Madrid, represents Fernandes. The super-agent also has very close ties with Manchester United. He will play a major role in deciding the midfielder's next club.
Tottenham join the race for the West Ham man
Late on Thursday night, The Athletic's David Ornstein reported that Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on Mateus Fernandes.
AS have not taken Spurs into consideration and Real Madrid face a double threat from the Premier League.
He has a contract until 2030, and transfer market He is worth €50 million. Fernandes has five goals and five assists in 42 games this season.
