**Mateus Fernandes is a shining light at West Ham in what has been a dark & difficult season for the club.**
That is the view of Dave Walker, who feels that if the club does manage to survive as a Premier League side this season, then should do everything in our power to keep the Portuguese international.
It’s been a season which has many feeling in the new year that dropping down to the Championship was inevitable. However, a real upturn in performances and results since the turn of the year has given hope that we can escape relegation – possibly even at the expense of Spurs.
Fernandes has been a key figure in the rejuvenation under Nuno this season, with the player rewarded for his excellent displays with a first call up to the senior squad of his home nation.
The West Ham Way Podcast host Walker, speaking ahead of our crucial last 7 games of the Premier League season and FA Cup quarter final against Leeds next weekend, feels that Fernandes has done enough to be this seasons HOTY.
“Fernandes just seem to get better and better,” stated Walker. “Such a technical, all round player with such massive potential.
“He’s probably my HOTY so far and it’s crucial that we keep hold of him.”