West Ham are bracing themselves for a difficult summer after their top-flight status was lost last weekend. To balance the books andprepare for life in the Championship, the club is reportedly planning a massive £150 million fire sale. Fernandes, who joined the club from Southampton last summer in a deal worth £38m plus £4m in add-ons, is one of the most valuable asset in that exit plan.
Despite the club's relegation, the Hammers are not prepared to let their prize asset go on the cheap. The report suggests they are holding out for an £80m fee for the midfielder, who still has four years remaining on his current contract. Having shown his quality in the Premier League this season, West Ham believe they can still command a significant profit on the player they signed just twelve months ago.