Manchester United could look to make a move for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes in the summer transfer window, with talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook suggesting that he's a name that's been mentioned to him.
Signing a new midfielder looks set to be a priority for the Red Devils later this year, particularly after Casemiro announced that he would be leaving the club following the expiration of his contract.
It wouldn't be a surprise to see a player like Manuel Ugarte heading through the exit door, strengthening the need for midfielder reinforcements, with the Uruguayan international struggling to hit the heights expected of him.
Fernandes is one player who is likely to be a target for a host of Premier League and European clubs in the summer, especially if West Ham are relegated to the Championship.
Mateus Fernandes: Man Utd Interest
West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes celebrates scoring vs Sunderland
Reporting for talkSPORT, journalist Crook has provided an update on United's hunt for a new midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window. Crook claims that one name that has been mentioned to him as a possible target if West Ham's Portuguese star Fernandes.
"Couple of other names that have been mentioned to me in the last couple of days. Mateus Fernandes at West Ham, I think he's starting to play really well for them."
It's unclear if United will definitely make a move, as the likes of Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, and Elliot Anderson are also targets, but Fernandes could be that second midfielder that the Red Devils look to bring in.
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Fernandes Could be Ideal 2nd Man Utd Midfielder
Mateus Fernandes
As mentioned, the Manchester club could look to bring in a marquee midfield signing in the summer, such as Wharton, Baleba, or Anderson, who are all likely to cost a significant amount.
The Red Devils might be looking to add a second midfielder, and if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, Fernandes could be the ideal second option to bring to the club.
It's unclear if Fernandes has a relegation release clause in his contract, but if so, the Portuguese midfielder, who 'belongs at an elite club' according to scout Ben Mattinson, could be a smart, cost-effective option for United.
Would Fernandes Suit Man Utd?
Mateus Fernandes
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Fernandes would fit in at Manchester United, based on his skillset.
Mateus Fernandes is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for ball carrying, pressing intensity and progressive passing.
At Manchester United, he could operate as an energetic No.8 in a three-man midfield, linking build-up with forward transitions.
His ability to drive through midfield with the ball would help United progress play against mid-blocks.
Defensively, his work rate and counter-pressing could add balance alongside a deeper holding midfielder.
Fernandes also shows composure in tight spaces, useful when receiving under pressure.
The main development area would be tactical discipline and decision-making in high-tempo Premier League matches.