United preparing imminent bid for stunning 80m playmaker who wants to join Red Devils – report

The summer transfer window does not officially open for another 12 days, but Manchester United are admirably moving as if we are nearing deadline day. In an early statement of intent, INEOS have struck an agreement with Atalanta to sign their Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who will join United in a deal worth around £39 million, including add-ons. Now, their focus is on securing the services of another midfield demon before the window opens. Manchester United to bid for Mateus Fernandes According to journalist Gianluigi Longari of SportItalia, Manchester United are preparing an offer for Mateus Fernandes that could be submitted in the coming days. Longari underlines that the Premier League giants are not stopping at Ederson and are willing to test West Ham’s resolve for their promising midfielder imminently. The Italian journalist, however, does not reveal what would United’s first proposal for Fernandes would look like. Needless to say, it is going to be significant, given the Portugal international is on a long-term contract in east London. The Hammers signed Fernandes from Southampton in a £38 million deal last summer. As per The Times, they are hoping to fetch somewhere in the region of £80m. Having said that, relegated West Ham find themselves in a financial predicament. Accordingly, United should be able to get their hands on Fernandes for a reasonable fee, as long as there isn’t a bidding war. Furthermore, United find themselves in a strong position, thanks to Fernandes’ desire. It is believed the former Sporting CP gem wants to move to Old Trafford despite interest from Champions League finalists Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Featured image Julian Finney 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!