United don’t want 21-yo West Ham star, working on agreeing massive deal for his teammate instead – report

Manchester United are pushing to finalise multiple deals before the summer transfer window even opens. According to Fabrizio Romano, United and Atalanta have “completed all documents” to seal a deal worth €45m for Brazilian midfielder Ederson. Now, it has emerged that United have opened talks with West Ham United to find an agreement for their £80m-rated playmaker, Mateus Fernandes, who wants to move to Old Trafford. Manchester United not chasing El Hadji Malick Diouf In recent weeks, Manchester United have also been linked with West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf. It has been widely reported that United are looking at the left side of their team during this window, but full-back seems the likeliest spot for an arrival amid concerns over Luke Shaw’s fitness. In that regard, Diouf could prove to be a shrewd acquisition. The 21-year-old left-back has impressed with his athleticism, attacking intent, and swerving crosses in his maiden season in the Premier League. With the Hammers desperate for sales, Diouf, who moved to London from Slavia Prague, might be available for a reasonable fee.  However, according to club insider Sully, “reports that United are interested in full-back El Hadji Diouf are wide of the mark.” Have heard we have had talks w West Ham regarding Mateus Fernandes. Also reports on Diouf at the moment are wide of the mark. More information in the article w @SullyTalkz https://t.co/lRgIk1Sxw4 — Nad (@UtdNadd) June 8, 2026 Manchester United keen on Lewis Hall It seems Jason Wilcox and company are focused on Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall to strengthen the left flank.  However, Newcastle are reluctant to part ways with the Englishman. Furthermore, following the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, they are no longer scrambling to raise funds through sales.  It has been previously alleged that it would take an offer of around £70m to convince Newcastle to sanction Hall’s exit. In the event the Magpies refuse to budge on their valuation of Hall, United should definitely explore the possibility of signing Diouf from the relegated east London outfit. Featured image Warren Little via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!