Tottenham are looking to raid West Ham for a second season running with the club keen to sign Mateus Fernandes, talkSPORT understands.
The 21-year-old looks set to depart the London Stadium following the Hammers' relegation into the Championship.
Mateus Fernandes reacts after West Ham's relegation is confirmed
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Fernandes was one of West Ham's brightest sparks in a nightmare seasonCredit: Getty
Fernandes only made the move to east London last year from Southampton in an initial deal worth £38million plus £3m in add-ons.
The one-cap Portugal international, who failed to make Roberto Martinez's World Cup squad, chipped in with three goals and four assists from 36 Premier League outings.
Despite suffering back-to-back relegations, interest is high in the youngster, with talkSPORT revealing how Manchester United have made him a priority signing.
It is believed that £80m-rated Fernandes is open to a move to the Red Devils after Michael Carrick brought Champions League football back to Old Trafford.
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He has even been tipped to join United in a potential £130m double deal with teammate Crysencio Summerville.
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But United's move for the midfielder is in danger of being hijacked by Spurs, who have already made an enquiry to West Ham over securing his services.
And now the north London outfit, who finished in 17th spot for a second successive season, have stepped up their pursuit of the Sporting Lisbon academy graduate.
Giving the latest news regarding the player, talkSPORT's chief football correspondent Alex Crook said: "Lots of interest in Mateus Fernandes.
"We know that Manchester United have basically got personal terms already agreed.
"Tottenham are now showing interest in Fernandes as well, they've been busy in the market so far.
Mateus Fernandes in action against Manchester United
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Tottenham are looking to hijack United's move to sign Portugal international FernandesCredit: Getty
Mateus Fernanes' West Ham stats in the Premier League
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Fernandes came second in West Ham's Hammer of the Year award
"They've signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers.
"They've got in Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in a deal worth £52m.
"They want Sandro Tonali of Newcastle and now Fernandes as well.
"This is Roberto De Zerbi really wielding his power, when he took the job on a very lucrative contract, he was promised much more control than previous Tottenham managers in terms of recruitment.
"And Fernandes is another player that De Zerbi has identified as someone who can improve Tottenham, having obviously flirted with relegation right up until the final day of the Premier League season."
Should Fernandes join Tottenham, he would become the sixth player to directly join Spurs from West Ham in the last 24 years.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi celebrates their goal against Everton
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De Zerbi has already completed three new signings for Spurs ahead of next seasonCredit: Getty
Mohammed Kudus was the last to do so as he arrived in 2025 for £55m.
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With three signings already confirmed by Spurs, Italian midfielder Tonali could become the next.
The Magpies recently knocked back an offer in the region of £75m-£80m from the 2025 Europa League champions as they hold off for in excess of £100m.
Tonali is also interested in a return to AC Milan, although talkSPORT understands the Italian would be open to joining a London-based club.
Spurs' north London rivals Arsenal havepreviously explored a move, whileManchester Citycontinue to be linked.
In what is already a busy summer at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a number of high-profile players could also be shown the exit door.
Newcastle's Sandro Tonali playing for the club in the Champions League
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Spurs have already had a club-record bid rejected by Newcastle for midfielder TonaliCredit: Getty
Teenage defender Luka Vuskovic has recently been the subject of a £45m bid from Brighton.
It's understood that Spurs are willing to part ways with the Croatia international, who has never featured for the club in a competitive match, for £60m.
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Meanwhile, midfield starlet Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wishes to leave - two years after joining.
Chelsea and Aston Villa are two interested clubs, while Nottingham Forest view him as the perfect replacement for City-bound Elliot Anderson.
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