Tottenham close to signing Premier League star also targeted by Manchester United

London's Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of pulling off a major transfer deal in the current summer window.

Details: According to Matteo Moretto, the Spurs' management has found the key arguments in negotiations with the star Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes and is just a step away from fully agreeing on personal terms with the player.

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The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also on the shortlist of several European top clubs, including Manchester United, has expressed his full readiness to continue his career specifically with Tottenham. The project presented by the Spurs has completely convinced the Portuguese star, and he is open to making the move to North London.

At the same time, the official part of the deal between the clubs is still ahead. Tottenham have not yet entered into formal negotiations with West Ham regarding the player's transfer fee. It is expected that once all details of Fernandes' personal contract are finalized, the Spurs will send the Hammers their first official offer in a bid to outpace their rivals and seal this high-profile transfer.

It's worth noting that this season, the Portuguese midfielder has made 42 appearances for the London club across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists. Transfermarkt values the player at €50 million.

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