West Ham originally signed Fernandes last summer from Southampton for a fee of £38 million ($51m). However, the club’s disappointing season and the likelihood of a major rebuild have significantly increased the chances of his departure during the upcoming transfer window.
The Hammers have placed a £42m-£50m ($67m) valuation on the player, though this figure is expected to drop following relegation. Fernandes is under contract until 2030 and has no release clause, which theoretically strengthens West Ham’s negotiating position, but the financial pressures of the Championship mean a sale appears increasingly likely.