Tottenham Hotspur makes enquiry for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes
Spurs join a crowded race for the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder as West Ham looks to cash in following relegation
Tottenham Hotspur have made a formal enquiry for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, entering what is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most competitive transfer battles. The 21-year-old Portuguese talent has attracted interest from Manchester United, PSG, and Real Madrid, making Spurs’ path to a deal anything but straightforward.
West Ham, now facing life in the EFL Championship after relegation from the Premier League, are reportedly valuing Fernandes at £80-85 million (roughly $108 million). That’s nearly double what they paid for him less than a year ago. West Ham signed Fernandes from Southampton on August 29, 2025, for a fee exceeding £40 million.
West Ham’s fire sale summer
West Ham are reportedly targeting approximately £150 million in player sales this summer to stabilize their finances and fund a Championship promotion push. Fernandes, with his contract running through 2030, represents the club’s most valuable asset and their biggest potential payday.
Fernandes contributed 5 goals and 4 assists across 40 appearances last season, solid numbers for a central midfielder who only turned 21 last July. His Transfermarkt market value currently sits at around €50 million, which means West Ham are asking for a significant premium.
Where Spurs stand in the pecking order
Reports indicate that Fernandes favors a move to Manchester United, which would make Spurs’ task considerably harder. As of mid-June 2026, Tottenham have not yet submitted a confirmed bid.
Fernandes has made over 40 appearances for Portugal at youth international level. Any club that signs him is likely betting on a player who could become a senior international regular within the next few seasons.
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