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Manchester United<\/a> are reportedly \u2018trying to get ahead\u2019 of Tottenham<\/a> Hotspur in the race to sign West Ham<\/a> United star Mateus Fernandes, as per transfer<\/a> journalist Matteo Moretto<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the Hammers\u2019 relegation, the Portuguese has been the subject of considerable transfer interest this summer. Initially, the Red Devils made a move to purchase him, while Real Madrid<\/a>, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal<\/a> were also linked with him.<\/p>\n However, Tottenham have reportedly been making a big push to finalise the operation by defeating other clubs in this race. They were even close to agreeing<\/span><\/a> on personal terms with him.<\/p>\n Now, on X<\/span><\/a>, Moretto<\/em> states that Man Utd have held fresh contacts with the player\u2019s representatives \u2018in the last few hours\u2019 and are willing to improve their contract proposal to persuade him to join.<\/p>\n United are even set to open formal talks with West Ham to finalise the operation. Although Spurs are still in this race, Michael Carrick\u2019s side are \u2018trying to get ahead\u2019 of the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n Moretto wrote:<\/p>\n \u201cManchester United is back in the chase for Mateus Fernandes. In the last few hours, there have been new contacts with the player; the Red Devils are willing to improve their contractual offer to convince him to sign.<\/p>\n \u201cManchester United also plans to hold direct talks with West Ham. Tottenham remains in the race and has pressed hard in recent days, but now United is trying to get ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Having moved to the London Stadium from Southampton last summer, he still has a contract until 2031. So, the Hammers don\u2019t want to sell him for cheap despite enduring relegation and want around \u00a380m<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Having endured a dire campaign last term, Tottenham are keen on revamping the squad this summer, and Roberto De Zerbi is prioritising overhauling the engine room. Alongside the Portuguese, Spurs have been working on a deal to sign Newcastle United<\/a> star Sandro Tonali.<\/p>\n\n
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