Liverpool have “made a call” regarding the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in recent weeks, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
A new midfielder has to arrive at Anfield this summer, not least because of doubts surrounding the futures of both Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones.
There have been a host of names linked with joining Liverpool, from Adam Wharton to Alex Scott, but now an update has emerged regarding another Premier League player.
Speaking on the Born ‘N Red YouTube channel [via DaveOCKop], Romano claimed that the Reds have been in touch with the £85m-rated Fernandes over a summer move, with Tottenham and Manchester United also firmly in the mix:
“’I will you something that was not so public in the recent days and weeks. Liverpool made a call two weeks ago to understand the situation Mateus Fernandes at West Ham – to understand the price and conditions – but they didn’t return with any bid or any official conversation.
“But they made a call two weeks ago – I can guarantee that. Tottenham and Manchester United are busy with a deal, so there are so many clubs involved. The player is going to be expensive, more than £85 million. It means Liverpool are working on midfielders.”
Is Mateus Fernandes a better option for Liverpool than English pair?
Fernandes is such an exciting young midfielder, performing so impressively for West Ham despite their relegation from the Premier League last season.
The 21-year-old Portuguese has box-to-box energy and a maturity beyond his years, with Jo Tessem lauding him during his time at Southampton:
“Mateus Fernandes is on people’s radar because every week he plays his heart out, he is by far the best player on the football pitch from a Saints perspective.”
In fact, Fernandes could be an even stronger choice for Liverpool than Wharton and Scott, both of whom could end up costing more because they are homegrown players.
All three are fantastic footballers, but the West Ham man would arguably add more bite for the Reds – he averaged 2.9 tackles per game in the league last season – which was sorely lacking in the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Mac Allister in 2025/26.