Man Utd to Make Opening Bid for West Ham Midfielder Mateus Fernandes

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Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Manchester United are set to make an opening offer to sign an 'elite' star, according to Sky Sports.

It's been an exciting start to the summer transfer window for United fans, with a host of top-level players being linked with a move to Old Trafford.

It's no surprise that United are looking to strengthen all across the pitch as they look to back new manager Michael Carrick after giving him a permanent deal.

The former Middlesbrough boss guided United to a Champions League finish, getting them back into Europe, where they'll feel they belong.

With Champions League football comes the need to invest in the squad, not only to deal with the stronger opponents but also the extra fixtures.

Michael Carrick has a spot he needs to fill at left-back this summer

According to a report from Sky Sports News, Manchester United are preparing to make an opening offer for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

Reporting live on air, Sky Sports confirmed the 'significant' news with Fernandes identified as their priority target.

Fernandes, described as 'elite', could cost in the region of £85 million, while United are in contact with both West Ham and the agent of the Portuguese midfielder.

West Ham are always going to find it difficult to keep hold of Fernandes heading into the summer transfer window after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Manchester United are certainly not messing around in the summer transfer window, with Brazilian midfielder Ederson closing in on a move to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils are clearly looking to add more bodies in the middle of the park, especially after it was confirmed that Casemiro would be leaving the club.

Attention could turn to bringing in new additions in other positions if they also confirm the signing of Fernandes from West Ham.

The Manchester club could look to bring in new forwards and defenders, but it's clear that they prioritised strengthening their midfield options heading into the window.