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Liverpool<\/a> are in talks over a deal to sign West Ham<\/a> United\u2019s midfielder Mateus Fernandes next summer, according to CaughtOffside<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fernandes, who moved to England from Sporting, quickly made a significant impact. Despite Southampton\u2019s relegation last season, he consistently performed well, earning him a significant transfer<\/a> to West Ham last summer.<\/p>\n Since he arrived at the London Stadium, the 21-year-old has been one of the standout midfielders not just for the Hammers in their relegation battle but also in the Premier League<\/a>, with several clubs now eyeing a move for him.<\/p>\n Having featured in 35 games, netting five goals and providing four assists in all competitions along with combative displays in the middle of the park, he earned a maiden call-up to the Portugal national team in the recently concluded March international break, where he made his debut as a substitute in their 2-0 victory over the United States.<\/p>\n With relegation fears looming, several West Ham stars are already attracting interest ahead of the summer, and Fernandes is not an exception, with clubs now showing interest.<\/p>\n In recent weeks, reports have revealed Manchester United<\/a>\u2019s interest in Fernandes, with their captain, Bruno Fernandes, reportedly requesting his transfer.<\/p>\n However, it appears Liverpool are set to steal a march on other rivals, as CaughtOffside<\/em> claims that the defending Premier League champions have held talks with Fernandes\u2019 representative to discuss his possible transfer to Anfield in the summer.<\/p>\n Citing sources familiar with the situation, the report adds that the Merseyside club have made the Portuguese international a \u2018serious option\u2019 to reinforce their midfield ranks next season.<\/p>\n However, while other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal<\/a> and Manchester City<\/a>, also admire Fernandes, Liverpool are said to have the \u2018most advanced interest\u2019 in the 21-year-old, according to the report.<\/p>\n Although West Ham are reluctant to sell the combative midfielder, their relegation plight could see them open to offers in the region of \u00a355m, amid interest from the Reds, CaughtOffside<\/em> adds.<\/p>\n Fernandes has posted strong underlying metrics this season, averaging 0.8 shots per game, 57 touches, and a 64% dribble completion rate, according to Sofascore<\/em>.<\/p>\n Defensively, the Portuguese midfielder also contributes consistently, averaging 4.9 ball recoveries per game and winning 55% of his ground duels and 52% of his aerial contests, highlighting his combativeness off the ball.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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