West Ham seem like moths to a flame with their latest transfer window interest in [Mateus Fernandes](https://www.claretandhugh.info/forget-fernandes-west-hams-best-news-goes-under-the-radar-ahead-of-sunderland-clash/). They just cannot keep away, and even though it seems they don’t have the funds, they keep bidding. Southampton’s hugely talented midfield Portugal u21 international had been the subject of a rejected bid last week (apparently £30 million including add-ons),which seemed to be an end of the matter as the Irons walked away.
Following their trouncing at the hands of newly promoted Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, the alarm bells have been ringing and Sullivan has been wringing the last few pounds from his transfer fund: There’s another bid confirmed today by journalist Guardian Jacob Steinberg.
Reported this afternoon by [givemesport.com](https://www.givemesport.com/west-ham-transfer-news-new-bid-manuel-fernandes-southampton/) it is evident that the Hammers new bid is _£32 million_ pounds including add-ons. A paltry two million increase from their last bid which was rejected out of hand.
As givemesport agree:”_Southampton Will Not Sell Mateus Fernandes at That Price”._
No seasoned West Ham fan will be surprised by Sullivan’s continued efforts to low-ball despite the disastrous on-field performance at the weekend. If I were Southampton’s DOF I would be putting the _price up_ every time another low offer gets transmitted. It really does seem as though the Hammers are intent on achieving exactly what they did on the pitch on Saturday.
Absolutely nothing.