Manchester United’s pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has hit a stumbling block, with Old Trafford chiefs indicating they are not willing to meet West Ham United’s steep asking price. The 21-year-old Portuguese international has emerged as a top target for Man United, but the INEOS-led hierarchy are refusing to pay the fee West Ham are currently … Read more
West Ham United have accepted that Mateus Fernandes will depart the club this summer, regardless of the outcome of their Premier League survival battle. According to The Athletic, the Hammers have come to terms with Fernandes’ impending sale, with proceeds from any deal set to fund a wider squad rebuild at the London Stadium. West … Read more
West Ham United’s Premier League survival hopes took a severe blow on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 3-0 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, a result that plunges Nuno Espirito Santo’s side deeper into a relegation battle with just three fixtures remaining. Konstantinos Mavropanos set the tone for a miserable afternoon when he … Read more
If Mateus Fernandes is the heartbeat of West Ham’s midfield, Hayden Hackney could be the lungs the team desperately needs. The case for pairing the two is not just compelling; on close inspection, it is almost self-evident. Fernandes has been a revelation since arriving at the London Stadium last summer. He has arguably been West … Read more
Survival is not guaranteed yet, and there are still six games to play, a goal difference that flatters nobody, and a fixture list that includes Arsenal at home and Newcastle away. However, at some point in the coming weeks, West Ham’s attention will inevitably turn to the summer. When it does, one question will define … Read more
West Ham United suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which left the Irons in 18th place in the Premier League table. The Hammers initially matched Spurs pound for pound, but the visitors exploited West Ham’s weakness on set-pieces and claimed all three points from the encounter at the London Stadium. West Ham struggled … Read more
West Ham United are closing in on their sixth signing of the summer after agreeing a deal with Southampton for midfielder Mateus Fernandes. According to Sky Sports, the Hammers will pay an initial £38 million plus an additional £4m in add-ons, with a 15% sell-on clause also included in the agreement. The 21-year-old midfielder has … Read more
West Ham United are courting AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini (La Repubblica). The Hammers are ‘ready to submit an offer to the Giallorossi in the coming days’. West Ham’s search for midfield reinforcement this summer is no news. The roster lacked quality in the middle of the park last term, and manager Graham Potter could … Read more
West Ham United have seen a bid for Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes turned down. According to The Athletic, the Hammers tabled an opening offer worth up to £30 million plus add-ons, but Southampton rejected it without hesitation. Both clubs are far apart in their valuations. While West Ham value the midfielder at a figure around … Read more