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Tottenham<\/a> are \u2018very close\u2019 to agreeing on personal terms with West Ham<\/a> United midfielder Mateus Fernandes ahead of his potential transfer<\/a> to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, according to Matteo Moretto<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tottenham\u2019s poor results and performances led to three different managers taking charge of the club at different periods in the just-concluded campaign.<\/p>\n Among them, Roberto De Zerbi made the biggest impact, collecting 11 points from his seven matches in charge, a return that ultimately helped Spurs finish two points clear of the relegation zone.<\/p>\n Following a second successive 17th-place finish, the North London side have moved quickly in the transfer market as they look to reshape the squad ahead of a new era under the Italian.<\/p>\n The club have already completed the free-agent signings of Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth and Andy Robertson from Liverpool<\/a>, while Jan Paul van Hecke has also been confirmed as a new arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n Recent reports via Football Talk<\/a> have also revealed Tottenham\u2019s interest in West Ham\u2019s Fernandes, who is valued at \u00a380m<\/a> by the East London club.<\/p>\n It appears the club are looking to trump other interested clubs, as Moretto<\/em> reports that Spurs are \u2018very close\u2019 to agreeing personal terms with Fernandes on his contract.<\/p>\n Despite interest from other top clubs, the 21-year-old is open to a move to join Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s side, who are now closing in on an agreement with the youngster, Moretto<\/em> adds.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s still work to be done, as the Italian journalist confirms that club-to-club negotiations with West Ham are yet to be initiated.<\/p>\n Described as \u2018incredible\u2019<\/a> by Portugal boss Roberto Martinez, Fernandes has proven to be one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite West Ham\u2019s relegation from the Premier League, the Portuguese enjoyed an impressive individual campaign, elevating him to one of the most sought-after players on the market, with Manchester United also particularly keen on him<\/a>.<\/p>\n Securing his signature would represent another significant coup for Tottenham as the club continues its extensive rebuilding project under Roberto De Zerbi.<\/p>\n The overhaul is not expected to end there, with Tottenham also exploring a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as the \u2018ideal\u2019 midfield option<\/a> and also \u2018in talks\u2019 to sign Savinho from Manchester City<\/a>.<\/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\u2018Incredible\u2019 midfielder<\/h2>\n
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