Manchester United make last-ditch attempt to hijack Tottenham's star signing

Manchester United have reignited their pursuit of midfielder Mateus Fernandes, ramping up efforts to bring him to Old Trafford.

Details: According to Matteo Moretto, in the past few hours, United’s top brass have made fresh contact with representatives of the Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. In a bid to secure his signature, the Red Devils are reportedly willing to significantly improve the financial terms of his personal contract.

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Moreover, United are expected to open direct official talks with West Ham’s management in the near future.

Tottenham Hotspur remain firmly in the race for the talented midfielder, having piled on the pressure in recent days. However, Manchester United are now pulling out all the stops to seize the initiative and outpace Spurs in this transfer battle.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Portuguese midfielder has made 42 appearances for West Ham, netting 5 goals and providing 5 assists. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €50 million.

Reminder: Tottenham are preparing a sensational transfer move for a Manchester United star.