Mateus Fernandes Wants to Join Tottenham After Bigger Offer Than Man Utd

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He has also developed strong working relationships with top tier journalists such as Fabrizio Romano, Dharmesh Sheth and Ben Jacobs, regularly chatting to them as part of an exclusives initiative. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Tottenham Hotspur are trying to beat Manchester United to the signing of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and they have received a huge boost in their pursuit, according to the Independent.

Tottenham fans would have been excited when Fabrizio Romano dropped the bombshell earlier this month that they were working on a deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, and that feeling would have only increased further after David Ornstein confirmed that Roberto De Zerbi also wants to sign Fernandes in a separate deal to the Italy international.

Man United have been viewed as the frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old for weeks now, having entered talks with the player and his agent over personal terms.

One report has claimed that the player has agreed to join after being happy with the financial offer, with the player said to be keen to link up with compatriot and idol Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford as he looks to avoid playing Championship football next term.

However, Spurs are serious about landing the Portugal international, and they are willing to go to big lengths as club chiefs look to deliver a fourth signing of the summer for their Italian boss.

According to the Independent, Tottenham have now made headway in the battle with United to sign Fernandes.

Spurs are said to have held positive talks with West Ham over a potential deal, with De Zerbi being backed with a significant summer transfer budget.

The Hammers are demanding £85m for their 'superstar' player, and they want a significant portion of that fee paid upfront, with Tottenham already offering a higher overall package than the Red Devils.

De Zerbi is a huge fan of Fernandes and Spurs have also launched a salary offer higher than United's as they look to come out on top in this transfer battle.

Crucially, the report adds that the Portugal international is 'very keen' on a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which would also allow him to carry on living in London.

United don't want to get involved in a bidding war and could walk away from a deal and look at alternative targets.

As well as transforming their central midfield options, Tottenham are also looking to make changes all across the frontline too.

Spurs remain in talks to sign Manchester City left-winger Savinho, but they are clearly looking at alternative targets to the Brazilian with progress slow on agreeing a deal with the Premier League runners-up.

One of those is Liverpool star Cody Gakpo, with Romano confirming that De Zerbi and Tottenham do have an interest in the Netherlands international.

The Dutchman had already been linked with a summer move away from Anfield even before they signed Victor Munoz, with the Spain international usually operating from the left flank.

It remains to be seen if that addition could spell the end for Gakpo at Anfield, but his performances for his country at the World Cup are only showcasing his ability, with two goals and an assist in the latest 5-1 win against Sweden.

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