Flashscore sources: Man Utd in talks for Mateus Fernandes but West Ham target big profit

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandes-mateus/rFdshPHI/"]Fernandes[/a] has emerged as a key target for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-united/ppjDR086/"]Manchester United[/a] as they assess midfield reinforcements ahead of the new season.[/p][p]As previously reported, the 21-year-old is viewed as an attractive profile due to his Premier League experience and long-term potential, with talks already underway with representatives.[/p][p]The former [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/southampton/WdKOwxDM/"]Southampton[/a] midfielder is not the only option under consideration at Old Trafford, but he is among a shortlist of Premier League proven talent that also includes [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bournemouth/OtpNdwrc/"]Bournemouth[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/scott-alex/boFdbMyt/"]Alex Scott[/a]. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/anderson-elliott/KdYCbsbE/"]Elliot Anderson[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a] have also been considered, but appear unlikely, while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/berge-sander/KCY13JFl/"]Sander Berge[/a] has been mentioned as an alternative.[/p][p]Fernandes is understood to be a popular recommendation within Manchester United’s recruitment department, and there is a belief he is interested, too.[/p][image alt="Fernandes Premier League stats this season" id="730bae1d-42fa-43d3-9a17-5afba74bcee7" credit-line="MI News/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia / Opta by StatsPerform" guid="956e2e3f-a80c-4e10-b54b-7e4b8972b2bf" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]United have begun exploring the parameters of a potential deal, but there is caution over valuation. While there is an acceptance that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/west-ham/Cxq57r8g/"]West Ham[/a] will seek to make a profit on a player they signed less than a year ago, there are concerns about paying significantly above market value.[/b][/p][p]Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton in August 2025 in a deal worth around £40 million and, despite the club’s relegation from the Premier League, has continued to attract interest from some of Europe’s biggest sides.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psg/CjhkPw0k/"]Paris Saint-Germain[/a] are both monitoring his situation, while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a] and another unnamed Premier League club are also believed to have made tentative enquiries, sources say. [/p][p]PSG’s interest comes as the French champions continue to assess a number of midfield targets, including [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bouaddi-ayyoub/dpoNasPg/"]Ayyoub Bouaddi[/a].[/p][p][b]The level of interest is strengthening West Ham’s belief that they could double their investment in Fernandes. Sources indicate there is confidence within the club that a sale worth around £80 million is achievable if competition for his signature intensifies.[/b][/p][p]It reflects the club’s current thinking as they begin planning for life in the Championship, following relegation last season. [/p][p]But the stance could create complications for Man United, who ideally want key additions in place before the start of pre-season as they look to complete the bulk of summer business early.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]