Overview
- Manchester United are reported favourites to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes and are in advanced talks with his agent Jorge Mendes with West Ham valuing the player at about £80m.
- Both Manchester United and Tottenham have moved for winger Crysencio Summerville, who is understood to carry a West Ham asking price near £50m.
- Tottenham have made enquiries for Fernandes while also pursuing Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali as part of a wider midfield rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.
- Liverpool this week confirmed the signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna and had an offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande rebuffed as the club prepares improved bids; separate reports linking Liverpool or Barcelona to Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven have been denied by respected journalists and Spurs say he is not for sale.
- West Ham’s drop to the Championship is forcing an early sales strategy that is pushing up valuations, shortening negotiation windows and encouraging clubs to prioritise quick, guaranteed-fee deals that could reshape several Premier League squads this summer.