Manchester City are anticipated to beat Manchester United to the signing of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.
City have had their opening bid for Anderson rejected, however their pursuit of the England midfielder stays ongoing.
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United, in the meantime, are actually specializing in signing Mateus Fernandes. A report suggests the Red Devils are the frontrunners on this race.
Manchester United forward of Liverpool
According to A Bola (through Sport Witness), Liverpool have now joined Manchester United within the race for Mateus Fernandes, who seems prepared to go away West Ham United following their relegation to the Championship.
It is claimed that each northwest golf equipment have been carefully monitoring Fernandes for round two years.
The Portuguese newspaper, nonetheless, claims that United are barely forward of Liverpool at this stage.
Michael Carrick reportedly desires to remodel his facet’s midfield and considers the 21-year-old as one of many gamers able to serving to reshape that space of the squad.
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It is known that Liverpool stay attentive to the scenario and will transfer if United fail to make progress.
West Ham’s asking worth for Mateus Fernandes
The 5’10” midfield magician’s versatility, passing, imaginative and prescient, and tenacity make him one of the vital well-rounded younger midfielders on the continent.
As such, the Hammers are eager to take advantage of the hype surrounding the Portuguese playmaker.
Mateus Fernandes Premier League stats: 2025/26 Season
Source: Sofascore
According to A Bola, West Ham need a charge shut to €80m for the previous Sporting CP gem. United, nonetheless, are solely keen to spend up to €55m.
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It has been beforehand reported that Fernandes wants to move to Old Trafford. Still, if United fail to discover an settlement with West Ham, the likes of Liverpool might strive to swoop in.
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