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Manchester United<\/a> finished third in the Premier League<\/a> and will participate in next season\u2019s Champions League<\/a>. And with Michael Carrick also confirmed as their permanent head coach, squad planning for 2026\/27 is already underway.<\/p>\n Caught Offside has reported<\/a> that the Red Devils are making positive inroads over the signing of West Ham<\/a> United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and are confident about getting a deal over the line for the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n West Ham value him very highly and the Portuguese international has himself proven to be a high quality midfielder, but with their relegation to the Championship, they might not be able to keep hold of some of their best and most vital players.<\/p>\n According to Transfermarkt, Fernandes is valued at \u00a330 million<\/a> and with the youngster likely to push for a move to the Premier League, especially amidst interest from an English giants, the Red Devils have every reason to believe they can sign him soon.<\/p>\n If Manchester United are able to get a deal over the line for Mateus Fernandes, they would feel like they have made a world-class signing with the player unlikely to cost them a bomb either during the summer transfer<\/a> window.<\/p>\n Fernandes is a very mobile and flexible midfielder, who carries the ball well and can distribute effectively, thanks to intelligent and accurate passing. In a deeper-lying role, he works very hard defensively by pressing high and man marking well.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old is not in Portugal\u2019s World Cup squad in spite of a strong season with West Ham United, so Man United could get a deal wrapped up sooner rather than later to ensure Fernandes\u2019 availability for pre-season in July.<\/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\")
<\/a><\/div>\nFernandes a brilliant signing for United<\/h2>\n
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