Real targets Premier League talent, ready to pay £94 million

Real Madrid is ramping up its efforts to strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window, adding a new target to its shortlist.

Details: According to AS, Los Blancos have shown serious interest in West Ham's midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder has demonstrated remarkable progress over the past season, attracting the attention of Europe's elite. Now, Madrid's management sees him as a promising long-term investment for the team's midfield.

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Interest in the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder has surged following West Ham’s disastrous season, which ended in relegation from the Premier League. Now in the Championship, the London club can no longer hold on to its top stars and is prepared to part ways with Fernandes.

Nevertheless, the Hammers are not willing to let their leader go for cheap: the English club’s management will only sanction the transfer if a potential buyer puts up a hefty sum of around £80 million (approximately €94 million). For Real Madrid, that price tag is a true test of resolve, but the club’s scouts are convinced of the midfielder’s high potential—his versatility in central positions makes him worth the investment.

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